Birdie Steel Trading sources used and surplus W36 wide flange beams for buyers across the country. We search for each request rather than posting a fixed stock list. Tell us the designation, lengths, quantity, grade, and delivery city, or call 732-770-3599.
What W36 beams are used for
Typical W36 work includes long-span floor and roof girders in industrial buildings and warehouses, transfer girders that pick up columns over an open space, crane runway girders and equipment platforms in plants, and rolled-beam stringers on some bridges. Few projects need this depth, so reclaimed W36 material turns up less often than shallower shapes and a search can take longer. For the heaviest weights, see our jumbo steel beams page.
The current AISC Shapes Database v16.0 lists 29 W36 sections, from W36x135 at 135 lb/ft up to W36x925 at 925 lb/ft. Actual depths run from 35.6 in to 43.1 in and flange widths from 12.0 in to 18.6 in. The full series summary is on our wide flange steel beams page.
Two W36 families: 12 in and 16.5 in flanges
W36 shapes fall into two groups. W36x135 through W36x387 have flanges about 12.0 to 12.7 in wide; W36x231 through W36x925 have flanges about 16.5 to 18.6 in wide. Because their weights overlap, the exact designation matters. W36x231 and W36x232 weigh almost the same per foot, yet W36x231 is 36.5 in deep with a 16.5 in flange and W36x232 is 37.1 in deep with a 12.1 in flange. Swapping families changes depth, flange width, and connections, so check with your engineer before accepting a substitute.
Common W36 sizes we source
The designations below come up most often in W36 requests. Read W36x150 as a nominal 36 in depth and about 150 lb per linear foot. What is on the used and surplus market shifts with length, grade, and region:
W36x135, W36x147, W36x150, W36x160, W36x170, W36x182, W36x194, W36x210, W36x230, W36x231, W36x232, W36x256, W36x262, W36x330, W36x395, W36x441, W36x487, W36x529, W36x925.
W36x147 and W36x230 are not in the current AISC v16.0 table. If your plans or records show one of them, send the drawing dimensions and we will look for a match or a current equivalent your engineer can approve.
W36 Sample Dimensions
The row below is the lightest W36 and matches the representative table on our Wide Flange page. It is AISC reference data, not a Birdie stock listing.
W36x135: 135 lb/ft, depth 35.6 in, flange width 12.0 in
Source: AISC Shapes Database v16.0. Check section properties against current AISC data and the project specifications before anything is designed, fabricated, or erected.
Used and surplus W36 beams
Surplus W36 beams were bought for a job and never installed, so they usually arrive as clean mill lengths. Used W36 girders come out of buildings and plants and show their history: web bolt holes from shear tabs or clip angles, coped or torch-cut ends, welded bearing stiffeners, and, on composite floor girders, shear studs along the top flange. Many carry paint or leftover spray fireproofing, and coatings on older steel may contain lead, which matters if pieces will be cut or welded. Long girders are often fabricated with camber, so a reclaimed piece may not be straight. Birdie Steel Trading provides mill test reports (MTRs) and inspection details on used and surplus W36 orders when available.
Before a reclaimed W36 goes back into a permanent structure, have the engineer of record review its section, grade, and condition and sign off.
Grades, freight, and hard-to-find lengths
New W36 beams for buildings are normally ASTM A992, often dual-certified to A572 Grade 50, while older reclaimed girders may be A36. Bridge projects usually specify ASTM A709, so tell us if yours does.
Used W36 lengths follow the spans they came from, so give us your minimum length and say whether a splice is acceptable. Deep girders get heavy fast: a 50 ft W36x150 is about 7,500 lb. Standard flatbeds are 48 or 53 ft long; longer girders ride on stretch trailers and may need state permits and, on some routes, escort vehicles. Birdie can arrange freight, or you can send your own truck and we provide loading. Freight is usually included in the quote.
Related pages
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Wide flange steel beams: the full W-series size and grade summary
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Jumbo steel beams: the heaviest W36 and deeper sections
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W14 wide flange beams: the column series
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W24 wide flange beams: shallower girders
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W40 wide flange beams: the next depth up
FAQ
Do you stock W36 beams?
We do not post live inventory. We source used and surplus W36 beams through a nationwide network. Send size, length, quantity, grade, and location, or call 732-770-3599.
What counts as a jumbo vs a W36 beam?
W36 is a depth series. Many heavy W36 weights are also discussed as jumbo or heavy structural beams. If you need a specific heavy designation, send that exact size on the quote request or see our jumbo steel beams page.
Can used W36 beams be used structurally?
Often yes, when section, grade, and condition meet the design. MTRs and inspection help document that. The engineer of record should approve material for permanent structural use.
What do you need for a W36 quote?
Send the full designation (for example W36x150 or W36x231), lengths, quantity or tonnage, grade, acceptable condition, job site location, and need-by date.
Do you arrange freight for long W36 pieces?
Yes. Birdie can arrange freight, or you can arrange pickup with loading provided. Freight is usually included in your quote and depends on size, length, weight, distance, and site access.
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