Guardrail cost per linear foot in Michigan
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Michigan put the guardrail at a median of $31.00 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $30.25 and $34.00. That is 44 % below the national median of $55.00. Based on 6 bidder prices from 1 public bid tabulation opened in October 2026.
| Median bid in Michigan | $31.00 / LF |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $30.25 – $34.00 |
| National median | $55.00 (-44 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 6 · 1 · 1 |
Bid tabs in Michigan
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDOT | Oct 2026 | $31.00 | $30.50 | 8 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in Michigan, not installed costs from a price book. What each item includes varies by owner: read the item description in each bid tab before comparing. National figure and every state: guardrail unit price. Every unit price in Michigan: Michigan unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a guardrail cost in Michigan?
Public bids in Michigan put the guardrail at a median of $31.00 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $30.25 and $34.00. That is 44 % below the national median of $55.00. Based on 6 bidder prices from 1 public bid tabulation opened in October 2026.
Is Michigan more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Michigan median bid is 44 % below the national median of $55.00. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.