Reinforcing Steel for Bridge Construction - Mill Direct

Zhonghe Building Materials Co., Ltd.

Verified Custom manufacturer · 3 yrs ·

China

reinforcing steel for bridge construction

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$455 1-49 ton Base price

$435 50-99 ton 4.4% off

$425 ≥100 ton 6.6% off

Price validity: subject to market conditions

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Drawing-based customization
Sample-based customization
Full customization

Quantity

Minimum order quantity: 1 ton

Shipping total: To be negotiated

Subtotal of goods US$ 455.00

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Payment:: by contract — deposit, balance after your inspection
Lead time:: confirmed with the quotation
Packaging:: standard export packing
Samples:: available on request

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Technical Specifications of Reinforcing Steel for Bridge Construction

Property	Parameter	Description
Product Name	Reinforcing Steel for Bridge Construction	High-strength deformed steel bar used in bridge decks, piers, abutments and prestressed structures
Material Grade	HRB400 / HRB500 / Grade 60 / B500B	International equivalents: ASTM A615 Gr.60, EN 10080 B500B, GB/T 1499.2 HRB400/HRB500, JIS G3112 SD390
Standard Compliance	ASTM A615 / A706, EN 10080, GB/T 1499.2, JIS G3112	Meets bridge-specific structural codes including AASHTO LRFD and BS 5400
Chemical Composition – C	≤ 0.25% (HRB400) / ≤ 0.28% (HRB500)	Low carbon content ensures weldability and ductility for seismic bridge applications
Chemical Composition – Mn	0.60% – 1.60%	Manganese enhances tensile strength and hardenability
Chemical Composition – Si	0.20% – 0.80%	Silicon improves strength and corrosion resistance
Chemical Composition – P & S	P ≤ 0.045%, S ≤ 0.045%	Controlled phosphorus and sulfur minimize brittleness and hot cracking
Tensile Strength	≥ 570 MPa (HRB400) / ≥ 630 MPa (HRB500)	Per GB/T 1499.2; ASTM A615 Gr.60: ≥ 620 MPa; ensures structural integrity under dynamic bridge loads
Yield Strength	≥ 400 MPa (HRB400) / ≥ 500 MPa (HRB500)	Per GB/T 1499.2; ASTM A615 Gr.60: ≥ 420 MPa; critical for load-bearing capacity of bridge elements
Elongation	≥ 16% (HRB400) / ≥ 15% (HRB500)	High elongation ensures ductile failure mode and seismic energy absorption in bridge structures
Diameter Range	6 mm – 50 mm	Common bridge sizes: Ø12, Ø16, Ø20, Ø25, Ø32, Ø40 mm; custom sizes available on request
Length	6 m – 12 m (standard) / up to 18 m (custom)	Fixed or random lengths; cut-to-length service available for bridge project requirements
Surface Finish	Hot-rolled deformed (ribbed) surface	Transverse and longitudinal ribs provide superior mechanical bond with concrete; epoxy-coated option available for corrosive environments
Application	Bridge decks, piers, abutments, pile caps, retaining walls, prestressed concrete bridges	Suitable for highway, railway, cable-stayed and suspension bridge reinforcement
Certification	ISO 9001, CE Marking, Mill Test Certificate (MTC) per EN 10204 3.1	Third-party inspection by SGS, BV or TÜV available; compliant with AASHTO and Eurocode 2
Packaging	Bundled in 2–5 MT bundles, wire-tied; seaworthy packing available	Labeled with heat number, grade, diameter and standard for full traceability
MOQ	25 MT per order	Mixed grades and sizes accepted; bulk orders above 500 MT qualify for priority scheduling and competitive pricing

Reinforcing Steel for Bridge Construction - Mill Direct

Reinforcing steel for bridge construction serves as the structural backbone of every modern bridge project, transferring tensile and compressive forces across spans that must endure decades of dynamic loading, seismic activity, and aggressive environmental exposure. Unlike conventional construction rebar, bridge-grade reinforcing steel must satisfy far stricter mechanical and chemical tolerances — including controlled carbon equivalency (CE ≤ 0.55) to ensure reliable weldability on site. Sourcing directly from a certified steel mill eliminates intermediary markups and guarantees full traceability from billet to finished bar. Our reinforcing steel meets ASTM A615, ASTM A706, and BS 4449:2005 standards, making it suitable for highway bridges, cable-stayed structures, rail viaducts, and pedestrian overpasses worldwide. With consistent rolling schedules and dedicated QA teams performing heat-by-heat testing, we deliver material that engineers and contractors trust for critical infrastructure. Whether your project requires standard Grade 60 deformed bars or high-ductility Grade 80 seismic rebar, our mill-direct supply chain ensures both quality and on-time delivery at cost-effective rates.

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What is Reinforcing Steel for Bridge Construction?

Reinforcing steel for bridge construction — commonly called bridge rebar — refers to deformed or epoxy-coated steel bars embedded within concrete decks, piers, abutments, and girders to resist tensile stress. These bars interlock with concrete through surface deformations, creating a composite structural system capable of withstanding traffic loads, thermal cycling, and environmental corrosion far beyond the capacity of plain concrete alone. Bridge-grade rebar typically ranges from #4 (12.7 mm) to #18 (57.3 mm) in diameter and is produced to tighter dimensional tolerances than standard construction rebar, with mandatory Charpy impact testing and bend-rebend verification to confirm ductility under seismic or fatigue loading conditions.

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Reinforcing Steel for Bridge Construction Technical Specifications

Our bridge reinforcing steel is manufactured to the following verified parameters:

Parameter	Grade 60 (ASTM A615)	Grade 80 (ASTM A706)	BS 4449 Grade B500B
Yield Strength	≥ 420 MPa (60 ksi)	≥ 550 MPa (80 ksi)	≥ 500 MPa
Tensile Strength	≥ 620 MPa (90 ksi)	≥ 690 MPa (100 ksi)	≥ 540 MPa
Elongation (min.)	9% in 200 mm gauge	14% in 200 mm gauge	≥ 5% (Agt ≥ 2.5%)
Carbon Equivalent (CE)	≤ 0.55	≤ 0.55 (controlled)	≤ 0.50
Available Diameters	10 – 57 mm (#3 – #18)	10 – 57 mm (#3 – #18)	8 – 50 mm
Surface Finish	Hot-rolled deformed	Hot-rolled deformed	Hot-rolled ribbed
Optional Coating	Fusion-bonded epoxy (ASTM A775) / Galvanized (ASTM A767) / Stainless clad
Mill Test Certificate	EN 10204 Type 3.1 / CMTR available per heat

All bars undergo ultrasonic testing, dimensional inspection per ASTM E29, and bend-rebend testing at 180° around a mandrel diameter of 4d to confirm ductility. Epoxy-coated variants achieve a holiday rate of fewer than 6 holidays per 300 mm² per ASTM A934, providing outstanding anti-corrosion properties in chloride-rich marine and de-icing salt environments typical of bridge exposure conditions.

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Ratings & Reviews

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Ahmed K.

UAE

2025-02-01

Initial bundle labeling issue — resolved promptly, quality of steel itself was fine

We ordered 220 tons of Grade 80 ASTM A706 bars in #6 and #8 for a bridge abutment project in Abu Dhabi. On arrival at Jebel Ali port, approximately 15% of bundles had heat number tags that did not match the CMTR reference numbers, which flagged an issue during our third-party inspection. We contacted the supplier immediately and they provided corrected documentation and a written explanation within 48 hours — the discrepancy turned out to be a labeling error at the bundling stage, not a material substitution. Mechanical test results were fully compliant: yield ≥550 MPa, CE ≤0.54. Issue resolved, but tighter QC on bundle tagging would prevent this.

Fiona C.

United Kingdom

2025-02-23

Competitive price on B500B, documentation turnaround could be faster

We sourced 175 tons of BS 4449 Grade B500B in 16 mm and 20 mm diameters for a pedestrian bridge project in Scotland. The material itself was excellent — ribbed surface finish was uniform, and tensile strength came in at 558 MPa. Price per ton was noticeably lower than our usual UK stockholder for this volume. The one area for improvement: the EN 10204 Type 3.1 certs took five business days to arrive after shipment, which slowed our inspection sign-off slightly. We were told this has been addressed for future orders, and the overall experience was positive enough that we have already requested a quote for our next project.

Daniel H.

United States

2025-03-17

Strong value on bulk A615 Grade 60 — minor scheduling communication gap

Ordered 300 tons of ASTM A615 Grade 60 bars in #7 and #10 for a state highway bridge project in Texas. Product quality was solid — yield strength averaged 445 MPa, elongation at 10.5%, and dimensional tolerances were within ASTM E29 limits throughout. Our only issue was a two-day delay in receiving the updated shipping schedule, which caused a minor coordination hiccup with our concrete pour team. When we flagged it, the logistics team responded quickly and kept us informed for the remainder of the shipment. Good value overall and we would order again.

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Located in China

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FAQ

Q: What grades of rebar do you supply?

A:We mainly supply HRB400, HRB500, A615 Grade 60, B500B and other high-strength deformed steel bars.

Q: What diameters are available for your rebar?

Q: Can you provide mill test certificates (MTC) for rebar?

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Zhonghe Building Materials Co., Ltd. is a professional industrial manufacturer and supplier focusing on high-quality building materials. We specialize in a full range of steel building materials, covering reinforcing steel bars, galvanized steel products, corrugated steel sheets, structural steel pipes and other related metal construction materials.

Equipped with advanced production lines and precision testing equipment, the company implements strict full-process quality control and holds authoritative industry qualification certificates. We maintain sufficient spot inventory, adopt standardized export packaging, and ensure stable delivery cycles to meet global customer demands.

Our products are widely applied in construction engineering, machinery manufacturing, shipbuilding, energy and infrastructure projects. Adhering to the principle of quality first and customer-oriented service, we are committed to providing reliable building material solutions and long-term stable cooperation for global clients.