Workers in safety gear on a major suspension bridge during protective coating application

Bridge Painting & Coating

AMPP SSPC-certified protective coating systems, lead removal, power washing, and penetrating water sealer for steel and concrete infrastructure.

Protecting Critical Infrastructure

Bridge painting is not just cosmetic - it is the primary defense against structural deterioration. Our AMPP-certified crews deliver complete coating systems that protect steel and concrete bridge components for decades.

We handle the full scope of bridge coating work: environmental containment setup, surface preparation through abrasive blasting, primer application, intermediate coats, and finish topcoats. We apply industry-leading coating systems including Termarust protective coatings, chosen for their proven long-term performance on infrastructure steel, and every project meets or exceeds AMPP, AASHTO, and state DOT specifications. We're currently running a CTDOT bridge painting project in Hartford, CT, alongside our other active work across Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.

Lead Paint Removal & Hazardous Coatings

Our AMPP QP2 accreditation qualifies us for lead-paint removal and hazardous-coatings work on bridges, structural steel, and aging infrastructure, with full containment, blast media recovery, and EPA-compliant disposal on every job. See our dedicated lead abatement page →

Power Washing & Penetrating Water Sealer

Bridge maintenance is more than paint. High-pressure power washing of bridge decks, abutments, and concrete components removes contaminants and prepares surfaces for protective treatment. Penetrating water sealer (silane/siloxane systems) follows on concrete decks and substructures, blocking water infiltration, freeze-thaw damage, and chloride intrusion from road salt. CTDOT and municipal-spec work is standard on every project.

Graffiti Removal & Localized Field Painting

Beyond full coating systems, we handle targeted maintenance work: graffiti removal from bridges, abutments, and structural steel, plus localized paint removal and field painting where spot repairs are needed. These quick-turn scopes keep infrastructure presentable and protected between major recoat cycles, and we perform them under the same DOT specifications and traffic-control protocols as our large-scale work.

Our Process

  1. Environmental Containment -Full enclosure systems to capture debris and meet EPA regulations
  2. Surface Preparation - Abrasive blasting to AMPP-SP10 (near-white) or SP5 (white metal) standards
  3. Coating Application -Multi-coat systems with DFT verification at each stage
  4. Quality Assurance -Independent thickness testing, adhesion testing, and documentation
  5. Containment Removal -Clean site restoration and proper waste disposal
Cristiano & Son crewman in full PPE performing AMPP-spec abrasive blasting on a bridge bearing under floodlights

Full PPE, respirator, and AMPP-spec abrasive blasting on a bridge bearing during a nighttime lane closure.

Cristiano & Son crewman sealing a bridge expansion joint on a concrete deck overnight

Bridge expansion joint sealing on a concrete deck. Joint replacement, sealing, and protective treatment are part of every deck-restoration scope.

Lead paint containment enclosure interior with environmental protection

Environmental containment protects waterways and surrounding areas during surface preparation.

Corroded steel before treatment

Before

Freshly primed steel after treatment

After

Our Certifications

QP1
Field Application

Certified for field application of protective coatings to industrial structures.

QP2
Hazardous Coatings Removal

Certified for removal of hazardous coatings (lead, chromium) and all coating types from industrial and infrastructure surfaces.

Field crews also hold AMPP's C5 lead-paint-removal refresher training on top of our company-level QP1/QP2 accreditations.

Historic iron truss bridge at sunset with crew on deck during structural restoration

Ready to Start Your Next Project?

From bridge restoration to highway guardrail installation, we bring 25 years of infrastructure expertise to every project. MBE certified in Connecticut and Rhode Island.