Road Plate Rental

Road plates are essential for various projects for contractors, municipalities, and utility companies. They are commonly used to cover utility crossings at roadways, provide temporary access over unstable or excavated areas, and eliminate the need for premature or repeated backfilling.

Trench Widths and Road Plate Engineering Specifications

Trench width design is based on structural analysis in accordance with the 14th Edition of the Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges (AASHTO). Calculations assume a 12-ton axle load, enhanced by a 30% impact factor to account for dynamic vehicular loading. A 6-foot axle length was used as the design standard, meaning the number of wheels a given road plate supports will vary depending on the total roadway span.

All road plates are precision-fabricated from ASTM A36 structural steel, ensuring consistent performance and compliance with industry standards for strength and durability. To prevent lateral displacement during use, plates must be secured on all four corners using approved materials—such as asphalt-based cold mix or railroad spikes, which are available for purchase upon request.