Abstract: A protective cap for covering the exposed end of a concrete reinforcing bar which includes a tubular collar having an open lower end, an upper end and hollow interior, a cap perpendicularly mounted to the tubular collar and the cap having a metal plate embedded therein. A plurality of reinforcing ribs are mounted between the tubular collar and the cap providing rigidity therebetween. Protective cap includes a plurality of minor reinforcing ribs mounted between the tubular collar and the cap and interposed between the major reinforcing ribs, and finally including a plurality of fins provided within the hollow interior of the tubular collar which extends inwardly into the hollow interior adapted to grasp the exposed end of a concrete reinforcing bar.