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08-26-2018, 07:19 PM
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Being a bit more serious, I assume the two different limits on the sign pertain to the length of the vehicles vs length of the bridge. 10 ton limit if all axles are on the bridge simultaneously, and 18 ton if not.
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08-26-2018, 07:20 PM
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I'd be in trouble as it's empty weight is almost 23 1/2 tons and GVWR is 27 tons.
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08-26-2018, 07:22 PM
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Newmar Owners Club
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Read post 7 again,then study up on bridge law and weights . That is why on the sign there are 2 different trucks with different lengths and weights........
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08-26-2018, 07:35 PM
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I have driven this road many times and never saw a weight limit.
I just googled and the local commission website recently added the weight limit.
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08-26-2018, 07:37 PM
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What weight limit?? Lol
When we decided to let the GPS take us through the back roads of NE a few years ago, We were pulling a 38' 5iver at almost 14k and got on back roads that not sure when the last time traveled were. First a hill (no place to turn around) where for traction due to the grade plus about 6" of gravel had to use 4WD and then on the back side, the same grade with a bridge at the bottom of what was barely a one lane with a weight limit of 5 Ton. DW is making her last will and testimony on the phone and down we went. Did I fail to mention, one lane bridge with no guard rails. What can you do. "Go For It". Lol We made it and after the wife who also noticed the sign asked "what do we weigh"? A bit over 10 ton. Lets just say that was the last GPS guided adventure we've taken on secondary roads. LOl Glad you made it Safely.
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08-26-2018, 08:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wingnut60
That's what I see--18T limit, coach weighs about 13T, what is the problem?
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I'm special, laws don't apply to me!
The pictograph put in place for them that can't read English, or can't read fast enough to absorb the information, clearly shows 2 limits, one for single unit, and one for combination. If your single unit weighs 25440 you are 2.72 tons over weight. That small amount over is not likely to cause damage, if you go slow across it. But if something heavy has damaged the bridge, and the damage is found after you crossed it, you could be charged for the damage...
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08-26-2018, 08:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steverino
Being a bit more serious, I assume the two different limits on the sign pertain to the length of the vehicles vs length of the bridge. 10 ton limit if all axles are on the bridge simultaneously, and 18 ton if not.
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Nope. That is not the way the law works. Paid the fine, got the shirt.
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08-26-2018, 08:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr_D
I'd be in trouble as it's empty weight is almost 23 1/2 tons and GVWR is 27 tons.
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Only if caught crossing the bridge. You have no legal guarantee of a right to cross any bridge.
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08-26-2018, 08:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by palehorse89
Read post 7 again,then study up on bridge law and weights . That is why on the sign there are 2 different trucks with different lengths and weights........
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What you are showing is the federal bridge formula. This is how the limit works for bridges in general. This formula is superseded by signs posted at the bridge for structures that will not handle the normal legal load.
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08-26-2018, 08:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mfire1339
Not if you made it across.
Mike
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Priceless!
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08-26-2018, 08:42 PM
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One of the many reasons I prefer a gas rig over an over 20 ton DP... ;-)
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08-27-2018, 08:21 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wingnut60
That's what I see--18T limit, coach weighs about 13T, what is the problem?
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Different axle configuration. Doesn't apply in his case.
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08-27-2018, 02:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by palehorse89
Not sure about the length of the bridge above, but with most of these short bridges , only one axle at a time will be on it........
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Last week I had a 10T bridge with no warning but it was short enough that I only overloaded it by 5T.
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08-27-2018, 02:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by palehorse89
Not sure about the length of the bridge above, but with most of these short bridges , only one axle at a time will be on it........
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Last week I had a 10T bridge with 100' of warning but it was short enough that I only overloaded it by 2T.
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