Road/Crossing Plates for Rent
United Rentals has one of the largest inventories of steel road plates for rent, in sizes ranging from plates 5 feet by 8 feet to plates 10 feet by 20 feet. Rest assured that we can cover more ground to fit your project needs. Made from ASTM A-36 steel, our road plates are safe and durable for traffic and pedestrians, and they are outfitted with either a quick-connect lifter or screw-in style lifter, leaving no protrusions above the plate surface. We also offer screws, ramps and beams to make your road work safe. Choose between skid-resistant surfaces for non-slippery jobsites or untreated road plates depending on the project. Cover and protect your ground excavations or broken road projects safely with the best quality road plates for rent from United Rentals.
FAQs About Road Crossing Plates
What is a road plate?
A road plate is a large, flat surface that provides temporary covering over streets, allowing the flow of pedestrians and traffic to remain unbothered. Road plates can allow heavy machinery to pass over potholes and rough terrain, protecting the jobsite and preventing damage to equipment.
How heavy is a steel road plate?
Steel road plate weights can vary based on the size and thickness of the plate. Plates that are 1 to 2 inches thick and around 5 feet by 8 feet can weigh approximately 1,650 pounds while plates that are 8 by 20 feet can weigh a little more than 6,500 pounds.
What is the formula to calculate road plate weight?
A basic and easy formula to find the weight of a road plate is weight = width X length X thickness X density.
Wire Rope Sling 2 1/4" X 10'
Sheet Pile Guide Frame 16' Type D
Lifting Beam 25'
Ground Release Shackle
Road Plate Lifting Tool
- Save strain on the operator
- Lift road plates easily
- Durable steel
- Easy to install
- Uses: Ideal for lifting road plates efficiently, reducing strain on operators
Crossing Plate Lift Screw 1.25"
Crossing Plate Lift Screw 1.5"
Standard Plate Lifting Ring
- Simple hookup with plates flat on the ground — never a need to reach under a plate
- Quick and easy connection provides centered, single-point lift for increased control
- Quick-connect or screw-lift connect available
- United Rentals will contact you to confirm requirements
- Uses: Ideal for lifting and moving crossing plates
Plate Lifting Ring Heavy Duty
Lifting Ring Swivel 1.50"

Composite Matting
- Size (actual): 7.5 ft. (L) by 14 ft. (W) by 4 in. (D) 2.286m by 4.267 m by 10.16cm
- Weight: 1,095 lbs. (496.7 kg)
- Flange thickness: 2" (5.08cm)
- Weight load: 600 PSI, depending on subsurface conditions
- Uses: Ideal for creating safe, level surface to withstand heavy machinery or protect surfaces
Instant Bridge Guard Rail 30'
Pedestrian Plate Anti-skid 5' X 8'
Hardwood Laminated Mat 3-ply (w/cable)
Exit Grid Ramp
Road Plate 4' X 14'
Road Plate 4' X 16'
Road Plate 4' X 20'
Road Plate 5' X 6'
Road Plate 5' X 12' X 1 1/4"
Road Plate 6' X 12' X 1 1/4"
Road Plate 6' X 15'
Road Plate 8' X 12' X 1 1/4"
Road Plate 6' X 12' X 1 1/2"
Road Plate 8' X 15' X 1 1/2"
Road Plate 8' X 16' X 1 1/4"
Road Plate 8' X 20' X 1 1/4"
Road Plate 8' X 20' X 1 3/8"
Road Plate 7' X 16'
Road Plate 10' X 10'
Road Plate 10' X 13'
Road Plate 10' X 16'
Road Plate 10' X 20'
Dragline Mat 12" X 4' X 24'
Plate Ramp 12"
Steel Crossing Plates, 4 ft. by 12 ft.
- 8000 lb. recommended safe working load
- Flat stacking: simple hookup with plates flat on the ground or stacked plate-to-plate, so you never have to reach under a plate to lift it
- Quick and easy connection provides centered, single-point lift for better balance and control
- United Rentals will contact you to confirm requirements
- Uses: Ideal for making temporary crossings over trenches and other excavations for vehicles and pedestrians
Road Plate 4' X 4'
Road Plate 4' X 6'
Steel Crossing Plates, 4 ft. by 8 ft.
- 8000 lb. recommended safe working load
- Flat stacking: simple hookup with plates flat on the ground or stacked plate-to-plate, so you never have to reach under a plate to lift it
- Quick and easy connection provides centered, single-point lift for better balance and control
- United Rentals will contact you to confirm requirements
- Uses: Ideal for making temporary crossings over trenches and other excavations for vehicles and pedestrians
Crossing Plate Nonskid 4' X 8'
Steel Crossing Plates, 4 ft. by 10 ft.
- 8000 lb. recommended safe working load
- Flat stacking: simple hookup with plates flat on the ground or stacked plate-to-plate, so you never have to reach under a plate to lift it
- Quick and easy connection provides centered, single-point lift for better balance and control
- United Rentals will contact you to confirm requirements
- Uses: Ideal for making temporary crossings over trenches and other excavations for vehicles and pedestrians
Road Plate 5' X 5'
Tread Cleaning Plate 6' X 10'
Tread Cleaning Plate 8' X 12'
Steel Crossing Plates, 5 ft. by 10 ft.
- 8000 lb. recommended safe working load
- "Flat stacking: simple hookup with plates flat on the ground or stacked plate-to-plate, so you never have to reach under a plate to lift it
- Quick and easy connection provides centered, single-point lift for better balance and control
- United Rentals will contact you to confirm requirements
- Uses: Ideal for making temporary crossings over trenches and other excavations for vehicles and pedestrians
Road Plate 5' X 15'
Steel Crossing Plates, 5 ft. by 12 ft.
- 8000 lb. recommended safe working load
- Flat stacking: simple hookup with plates flat on the ground or stacked plate-to-plate, so you never have to reach under a plate to lift it
- Quick and easy connection provides centered, single-point lift for better balance and control
- United Rentals will contact you to confirm requirements
- Uses: Ideal for making temporary crossings over trenches and other excavations for vehicles and pedestrians
Road Plate 6' X 8'
Road Plate Nonskid 6' X 10'
Steel Crossing Plates, 6 ft. by 12 ft.
- 8000 lb. recommended safe working load
- Flat stacking: simple hookup with plates flat on the ground or stacked plate-to-plate, so you never have to reach under a plate to lift it
- Quick and easy connection provides centered, single-point lift for better balance and control
- United Rentals will contact you to confirm requirements
- Uses: Ideal for making temporary crossings over trenches and other excavations for vehicles and pedestrians
Road Plate 6' X 14'
Road Plate 6' X 16'
Road Plate 8' X 16' X 1 1/2"
Road Plate 8' X 12' X 1 1/2"
Steel Crossing Road Plate 8 ft. by 8 ft.
- 8000 lb. recommended safe working load
- Flat stacking: simple hookup with plates flat on the ground or stacked plate-to-plate – never a need to reach under a plate
- Quick and easy connection provides centered, single-point lift for better balance and control
- Specially designed plastic insert (available on request) fills the lifting hole for the safety of crossing traffic
- Plates should be secured from lateral movement while in use by means of materials such as asphalt-base cold mix
Road Plate 8' X 14'
Steel Crossing Plates, 8 ft. by 10 ft.
- 8000 lb. recommended safe working load
- Flat stacking: simple hookup with plates flat on the ground or stacked plate-to-plate, so you never have to reach under a plate to lift it
- Quick and easy connection provides centered, single-point lift for better balance and control
- United Rentals will contact you to confirm requirements
- Uses: Ideal for making temporary crossings over trenches and other excavations for vehicles and pedestrians
Steel Crossing Road Plate 8 ft. by 12 ft.
- 8000 lb. recommended safe working load
- Flat stacking: simple hookup with plates flat on the ground or stacked plate-to-plate – never a need to reach under a plate
- Quick and easy connection provides centered, single-point lift for better balance and control
- Specially designed plastic insert (available on request) fills the lifting hole for the safety of crossing traffic
- Plates should be secured from lateral movement while in use by means of materials such as asphalt-base cold mix
Steel Crossing Plates, 8 ft. by 16 ft.
- 8000 lb. recommended safe working load
- Flat stacking: simple hookup with plates flat on the ground or stacked plate-to-plate, so you never have to reach under a plate to lift it
- Quick and easy connection provides centered, single-point lift for better balance and control
- United Rentals will contact you to confirm requirements
- Uses: Ideal for making temporary crossings over trenches and other excavations for vehicles and pedestrians
Road Plate 8' X 15' X 1"
Road Plate 8' X 11'
Road Plate 8' X 20' X 1 1/2"
Tread Cleaning Plate 8' X 10'
Road Plate 8' X 25'
Road Plate, 6' x 20'
- Weight: 4,899 lbs.
- Thickness: 1"
- Quick Lifting Devices
- Skid Proof Available
- Unit weights 4,899 lbs.
- 1" thickness
- Designed with quick lifting devices
- Skid proof models available