Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

Construction and infrastructure work for federal transportation systems.

NAICS 237310 · Sector 23: Construction

By Outrider Editorial Team · Updated October 7, 2026

SBA size standard

$45 million

Measured by average annual receipts over the last 5 fiscal years

SBA table effective March 2023

FY2025 federal spending

The Department of Transportation bought 54% of the $1.2B obligated under 237310 in FY2025.

Contract awards
3,076
Contract vehicles (IDVs)
837

Top buying agencies

  1. Department of Transportation$657.8M
  2. Department of Agriculture$235.4M
  3. Department of Defense$209.5M
  4. Department of the Interior$86.7M
  5. General Services Administration$13.5M

FY2025 federal contract obligations, USAspending.gov

Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (NAICS 237310) covers construction companies building highway and bridge infrastructure. While primarily a construction code, it's relevant for tech companies providing specialized services (sensors, monitoring systems, intelligent transportation systems) integrated into federal infrastructure projects.

What Businesses Fall Under This Code

237310 includes highway contractors, bridge builders, road construction companies, and infrastructure builders. In government contracting, this includes companies constructing federal highway and bridge infrastructure.

SBA Size Standard and What It Means

The SBA size standard for 237310 is $45 million in average annual receipts. With average annual receipts of $45 million or less, you count as a small business on contracts filed under this code.

Federal Spending in This Category

Federal highway and transportation infrastructure spending exceeds $100 billion annually through the Department of Transportation and state DOT partnerships.

Top Agencies Buying in This Code

The Department of Transportation, state DOTs (though federal dollars flow through them), and federal highway system agencies are primary buyers. Significant spending occurs through Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loans and federal highway programs.

Tips for Tech Companies Using This Code

Register for 237310 if you provide intelligent transportation systems, road sensors, or specialized technology integrated into federal highway infrastructure projects. Understand federal transportation standards and intelligent transportation systems specifications.

Pro Tip: Modern infrastructure increasingly incorporates smart technology. If you provide sensors, monitoring systems, or intelligent systems for roads and transportation, you can integrate with 237310 contractors on federal projects.

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