Find Heavy Haul Loads In New York
Heavy Haul Loads In New York
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LEGAL DIMENSIONS:
Length:
53′ semi-trailer on Designate Highway system and NY Access Highways
48′ trailer and 65′ overall length on non-qualifying highways, in NYC and on NY Thruway
Trailer exceeding 48′ must have kingpin setting of 43′ or less from kingpin to center of rear axle
NYC:
53′ semi-trailers and units longer than 65′ overall only legal on I-95, I-295 and I-495, traveling from the George Washington Bridge to Long Island
Otherwise, 55′ is legal length in NYC
Width:
8′-6″ (8′ in NYC and roads with less than 10′ wide travel lanes)
Height:
13′-6″
Weight:
80,000 Gross
Single – 22,400
Tandem – 36,000
Tridem – 54,000
Note: Axles less than 46″ apart are considered as one axle.
Over length Permit Exemptions: Permits are not required for loads of poles, girders, beams, columns or similar objects if only legal length is exceeded. This may not apply in NYC area.
ROUTINE PERMIT LIMITS:
Length:
No set amount: state determines on individual basis.
Overhang:
Maximum rear overhang shall not exceed 1/3 the length of load, 2/3 of which must rest on the trailer bed
Front overhang may not exceed 15′
Width:
No set amount: state determines on individual basis. NY Thruway – 16′ wide maximum.
Height:
14′ and over (over 13′-6″ on Thruway) requires a route survey.
Weight:
Gross Weights
5 axles – 120,000
6 axles – 130,000
7 axles – 140,000
Axle Weights
Single – Depends on route and tire size
Tandem – 50,000
Tridem – 60,000
Quad – depends on route/tire size
You must be registered for at least the amount of weight you are permitting for New York.
Superloads:
Any vehicle or combination which is:
over 16′ wide
16′ or greater in height
Over 160′ in length
200,000 pounds or greater in gross weight
ESCORTS:
Length:
80′ to 99′-11″ – one escort
100′ and over – two escorts, three on two-lane highways
160′ and over – three escorts
New York City:
Over 65′ long – one escort
Going to Long Island requires 2 escorts
Overhang: Over 10′ front or rear overhang – one escort.
Width:
Over 12′ – one escort
16′ and over – at least two escorts (three may be required)
Over 16′ – police escort
Over 15′ on NY Thruway also requires Thruway Traffic Safety Supervision Escort
New York City:
Over 11′ – one escort
Over 14′ – two escorts
Height:
14′ and over – one escort with pole, and a route survey is needed to apply for permit
Over 15′ may need to provide a bucket truck
Over 16′ – police escort
On Long Island, escort required for over 13’6 high
Weight:
Over 200,000 pounds – police escort. Speed, etc.: Police escort also required whenever a vehicle must centerline a bridge or highway. Escort also required if permit vehicle cannot maintain normal highway speeds (within 20 mph of posted speed).
