R909-2-26. Overweight Non-Divisible Loads Exceeding 125,000 Pounds Gross or Axle Weights  


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  • (1) Loads exceeding 125,000 pounds gross, or axle weights in R909-2-24, may only purchase single trip permits.

    (2) Axle, bridge, and gross weight allowances will be determined based on the non-divisible bridge table formula ~1.47 x 500 (LN/N-1 + 12N + 36) or in accordance with the bridge table.

    (3) 9 feet wide axles are allowed 7.5% more weight than 9 feet wide axles.

    (4) 10 feet wide axles are allowed 15% more weight than 8 feet wide axles.

    (5) When using an axle equipped with eight tires, rather than four, add 10% to the weight authorized for an 8-foot-wide axle group.

    (6) All tires shall comply with the manufacturer's tire load rating as indicated on the tire side wall.

    (7) All STE operations must have a STE profile sheet when the axle limitations specified in Table 3 or bridge table are exceeded.