The utility model discloses a ladder-type rotation four-way joint for a cable bridge. The ladder-type rotation four-way joint comprises side edge plates, steering plates and ladder assemblies. Four side edge plates are provided; a first side edge plate, a second side edge plate, a third side edge plate and a fourth side edge plate are respectively bent to form side edges, bottom edges and steering edges; the first side edge plate and the second side edge plate are fixed together by two ladder assemblies; the third side edge plate and the fourth side edge plate are fixed together by two ladder assemblies; a first steering plate, a second steering plate, a third steering plate and a fourth steering plate are bent to form steering side edges and bottom edges; the first steering plate and the second steering plate are fixed by two ladder assemblies; the third steering plate and the fourth steering plate are fixed by two ladder assemblies; one ends of the steering plates are processed into a circular arc shape and are provided with steering arcs and fixed holes; the steering edges are provided with steering arcs and fixed holes; in the installing process, the circular arc ends of the steering plates are connected with the steering edges and the steering arcs are overlapped with the fixed holes. The ladder-type rotation four-way joint has the beneficial effects that the ladder-type rotation four-way joint has a simple structure, is convenient to install, has high intensity and is difficult to deform; and steering of the cable bridge can be implemented.