Bridges are typically painted with a type of paint called a polyurethane or epoxy coating. These coatings are designed to protect the steel and concrete from corrosion and weathering. 1 Priority Coating & Bridge Painting specializes in painting existing steel and concrete bridge structures, which typically require either asbestos and/or lead abatement. Painting of new steel and concrete bridges, as well as industrial and commercial structures, is also performed by 1 Priority.