Metals for Bridges: Structural Steel, Weathering and Cable Guide

Metals for Bridges: Structural Steel, Weathering and Cable Guide

Short answer: Bridges use S355 and S460 structural steel for girders, weathering steel for low-maintenance decks and high-strength cable wire for stays, so material choices target fatigue and corrosion life; our Steel Section Supplier und Fatigue Guide give the supporting detail.

At a Glance

Metals for Bridges: Structural Steel, Weathering and Cable Guide chart
Figure 1 – Metals for Bridges: Structural Steel, Weathering and Cable Guide overview.

Structural Steel

Girders and towers use Steel Section Supplier und Steel Plate Supplier, with the property basis in our Vergleich der Stärken.

Weathering and Rebar

Decks use Weathering Steel Guide grades and Carbon Steel Supplier rebar, with corrosion notes in our Corrosion Resistance Guide; a quick spec summary is below.

Part Klasse Need
Girder S460 Hohe Festigkeit
Deck S355J2W Low maint.
Cable Zn wire Stärke

Fatigue and Inspection

Bridges are fatigue-critical, with checks in our Fatigue Guide and NDT in our Quality Inspection Guide and certification in our Mill Test Certificate Guide.

Procurement Tips

Specify EN bridge grades and traceability and pack with our Export Packing Guide.

Get a Quote

Tell HXSCO your requirements and we will respond with a competitive quote and lead time.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Which steel for bridge girders?

S355 and S460 structural grades.

What is weathering steel used for?

Low-maintenance decks and beams.

Which steel for cable stays?

High-strength galvanized wire.

Is fatigue a concern?

Yes – girders and cables are fatigue-critical.

Do you certify bridge steel?

Yes – EN grades with full traceability.

Supply Bridge Metals from HXSCO

HXSCO supplies S355/S460 sections, weathering steel, rebar and cable wire for bridges. Send grade, cert and quantity for a quote.

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