Road Steel Plate

TongHui is one of the leading steel road plates manufacturers and suppliers in China, located in Liaocheng, Shandong Province.
We provide high-strength and durable road steel plates, suitable for construction sites, activity areas, and heavy equipment access areas. The product has fast installation, repeated use, and excellent load-bearing capacity, making it a reliable choice for dealing with complex terrains. Diverse specifications, support customization, welcome to consult!

Road Steel Plate Grade

Learn more about road steel plate grade

A514 Steel Plate

316 Stainless Steel Plate

304 Stainless Steel Plate

A572 Steel Plate

AR500 Steel Plate

A36 Steel Plate

Road Steel Plate for Sale

We provide you with various models and specifications of road steel plates

24×24″ AR500 Steel Plate

3/4″ AR500 Steel Plate

1/2″ AR500 Steel Plate

3/8″ AR500 Steel Plate

1/4″ AR500 Steel Plate

3/16″ AR500 Steel Plate

What is Steel Road Plate

Steel road plates are modular temporary pavement systems made of high-strength steel. Their core function is to provide an immediate and solid driving surface for soft, muddy, or unstable ground, ensuring smooth and safe passage for heavy vehicles and equipment at construction sites, oil fields, wind power projects, large event venues, and similar locations. The products typically feature anti-slip surfaces and interlocking designs, offering exceptional load-bearing capacity, rapid deployment, and reusability. They serve as a standardized engineering solution for challenging ground conditions.

Steel Road Plate Price

Price Range of Steel Road Plates:

Regular Q235B Grade: $450–550 per ton, equivalent to **$30–40 per square meter** (10–12 mm thick)
High-strength Q355B Grade: $550–650 per ton, equivalent to **$40–50 per square meter**
Hot-dip Galvanized Finish: $600–750 per ton, equivalent to **$45–60 per square meter**
Used/Refurbished Plates: $300–400 per ton, equivalent to **$20–30 per square meter**

Get your exclusive customized road steel plate solution！

Road Steel Plate Specifications

We provide you with road steel plates of various specifications and parameters

Grade	Thickness	Width	Length
A36	1/8"-3/4"	48"-96"	96"-480"
A572	3/16"-4"	48"-120"	120"-480"
A514	3/16"-6"	48"-120"	120"-590"
AR500	3/16"-3/4"	48"-120"	96"-480"
304	1/40" -3"	48"-120"	96"-600"
316	1/40" -3"	48"-120"	96"-600"

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a 4x8 steel road plate weigh?

A 4×8 ft (1.22×2.44 m) steel road plate’s weight depends on its thickness, with steel density at 7850 kg/m³. For common 10–12 mm thicknesses:

10 mm thick: ~234 kg (516 lbs)
12 mm thick: ~281 kg (619 lbs)

Q235B and Q355B grades have similar densities, so weight differs little by material. Hot-dip galvanized plates add 3%–5% weight vs. uncoated ones. Used/refurbished plates may be 5%–10% lighter due to surface wear and thinning. This size is widely used in temporary road construction and site access projects.

What size are steel road plates?

Standard Dimensions and Specifications of Steel Road Plates:

Standard Widths: 4 ft (1.22 m), 5 ft (1.52 m), 6 ft (1.83 m)

Standard Lengths: 8 ft (2.44 m), 10 ft (3.05 m), 12 ft (3.66 m), 16 ft (4.88 m), 20 ft (6.10 m)

Most Commonly Used Specifications:

4×8 ft (1.22×2.44 m): The most versatile model, suitable for most construction sites.
4×10 ft and 6×8 ft: The second most commonly used specifications, providing a larger coverage area.

Thickness Range:

Light-duty: 10–12 mm (approx. 3/8–1/2 inch), suitable for light vehicles and pedestrians.
Standard-duty: 16–20 mm (approx. 5/8–3/4 inch), suitable for medium-sized construction machinery.
Heavy-duty: ≥25 mm (approx. 1 inch), suitable for heavy-duty trucks and special engineering vehicles.

Special Designs:

Lifting holes/points are arranged at the four corners or sides for easy transportation and installation.
The surface can be treated with anti-slip patterns/protrusions to enhance the friction coefficient.
The edges can be designed with beveled sides to reduce jolting when vehicles pass through.

What is the point of steel plates in the road?

The core significance of laying steel road plates lies in temporary pavement load-bearing and subgrade protection. In scenarios such as road emergency repairs and construction site operations, they can quickly replace damaged pavements, ensuring the smooth passage of heavy construction machinery and transport vehicles, and preventing subgrade settlement or secondary pavement damage caused by vehicle rolling.

Their high hardness and anti-slip properties enhance traffic safety under severe working conditions. Moreover, the steel plates are detachable, recyclable and reusable, which significantly reduces the construction cost of temporary access roads. Meanwhile, laying steel plates requires no complicated procedures and can be put into use rapidly, minimizing the impact of construction on traffic.