Bridge, Tunnel, and Elevated Highway Construction Materials (NAICS 237310, SIC 1622)

Fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) are ideal for bridge decking, replacing traditional materials such as concrete and steel in specific bridge-building applications. The use of plastic decking reduces the weight of the bridge and improves its durability.

Plastics such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) are used to construct guardrails and barriers due to their strength and durability, as well as their ability to be easily molded into different shapes and sizes. Plastics such as high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene (PP) are popular choices for drainage systems, which require lightweight, corrosion-resistant materials that are easy to install.

Plastics also play a crucial role in cable insulation and the construction of noise barriers along highways and elevated highways. Polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) are commonly used as cable insulation due to their lightweight, flexibility, and good electrical properties. Meanwhile, plastics such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polycarbonate are used for constructing noise barriers because of their sound absorption properties and the ability to be molded into various shapes and sizes.

Plastics for bridge, tunnel, and highway construction applications fall under NAICS code #237310 and SIC code #1622.

• [Extruded ABS Datasheet]
• [Machine Grade ABS Datasheet]
• [FRP Panel Datasheet]
• [HDPE Datasheet]
• [Renovo-MPC™ Datasheet]
• [Polycarbonate Datasheet]
• [Polypropylene Datasheet]
• [PVC Type 1 Datasheet]

NAICS code 237310 refers to the classification of "Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction" and is used to classify businesses involved in constructing transportation infrastructure, particularly highways, streets, and bridges.

The SIC code for bridge construction is 1622, which falls under the category of "Bridge, Tunnel, and Elevated Highway Construction." This code includes establishments primarily engaged in the construction of highways, streets, roads, airport runways, bridges, viaducts, overpasses, tunnels, and other elevated highway structures.

Traditional materials such as concrete and steel have been commonly used for bridge decking due to their strength and durability. Recently, plastic materials such as fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) have gained popularity for bridge decking due to their lightweight, durable, and corrosion-resistant properties. FRP decking can replace traditional materials such as concrete and steel, reducing the bridge's weight and improving its durability.