In this paper, an embedded PZTbased dynamic tensile stress sensor for concrete structure is proposed. The design concept and manufacturing method are described at first and then a calibration device is designed and manufactured. The sensitivity of the developed tensile stress sensor is calibrated. The linearity between the output voltage of sensor under applied prestress on PZT patch and the tensile stress has been investigated, and the linearities under different prestresses were compared. The experimental results show that the linearity between the output voltage of the sensor and the dynamic tensile stress is good. By applying prestress, the linearity between the applied tensile force and the output of the sensor becomes better.The sensitivity differences of different sensors with identical PZT patch sensing element are small.