237310 — Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the construction of highways (including elevated), streets, roads, airport runways, public sidewalks, or bridges. The work performed may include new work, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and repairs. Specialty trade contractors are included in this industry if they are engaged in activities primarily related to highway, street, and bridge construction (e.g., installing guardrails on highways).
Illustrative Examples
- Airport runway construction
- Highway line painting
- Causeway construction
- Painting traffic lanes or parking lot lines
- Culverts, highway, road, and street, construction
- Pothole filling, highway, road, street, or bridge
- Elevated highway construction
- Resurfacing, highway, road, street, or bridge
- Guardrail construction
- Sign erection, highway, road, street, or bridge
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 237310 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction |
| SBA Size Standard | $45,000,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 237310 (exact match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 23 → 237 → 2373 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 1611 - Highway and Street Construction, Except Elevated Highways (via SIC1987:1611→NAICS1997:23411→2002:237310→2007:237310→2012:237310→2017:237310→2022:237310)
- SIC 1622 - Bridge, Tunnel, and Elevated Highway Construction (via SIC1987:1622→NAICS1997:23412→2002:237310→2007:237310→2012:237310→2017:237310→2022:237310)
- SIC 1721 - Painting and Paper Hanging (via SIC1987:1721→NAICS1997:23521→2002:237310→2007:237310→2012:237310→2017:237310→2022:237310)
- SIC 1799 - Special Trade Contractors, NEC (via SIC1987:1799→NAICS1997:23521→2002:237310→2007:237310→2012:237310→2017:237310→2022:237310)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 237310:
- Sector 23 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Construction sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.
Related Industries in 2373
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 237310 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 237310 is 'Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 23 (Construction); the SBA small-business size standard is $45,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 237310?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 237310 is $45,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 237310?
NAICS code 237310 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 1611 - Highway and Street Construction, Except Elevated Highways, 1622 - Bridge, Tunnel, and Elevated Highway Construction, 1721 - Painting and Paper Hanging, 1799 - Special Trade Contractors, NEC.