To solve the current problems of poor education effectiveness in bridge engineering production practice and lack of bridge BIM talents, Southwest Jiaotong University tried to embed “BIM training” in bridge engineering production practice. By investigating the arrangement of domestic and foreign BIM courses, the education reform goal was proposed. Based on this objective, the implementation plan, exercise program and assessment method in bridge engineering production practice were explored. The advantages and disadvantages of the education reform were summarized by analyzing the BIM training reports submitted by students in the past three years. Finally, through statistical analysis of students' performances and questionnaire surveys, the effectiveness of the education practice was comprehensively evaluated. Results show that with the help of the education reform, the BIM application level of students has been greatly improved. At the same time, it enhances students' subjective initiative, stimulates their scientific innovation ability, and achieves extremely good effect in practice.