| State | Gross | Single axle | Tandem axle | Bridge formula notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; Alabama-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; Alabama-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; Alabama-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| Alaska | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; Alaska-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; Alaska-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; Alaska-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| Arizona | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; Arizona-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; Arizona-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; Arizona-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| Arkansas | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; Arkansas-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; Arkansas-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; Arkansas-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| California | 80,000 lb maximum vehicle combination gross weight in the Caltrans weight limitation summary. high | 20,000 lb maximum on a single axle; steering axle must also follow tire/manufacturer load limits. high | 34,000 lb for an axle group with less than 8 ft 6 in between outer axles. high | California uses axle-group spacing tables and the federal Interstate framework; verify the exact group spacing before relying on 80,000 lb. medium |
| Colorado | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; Colorado-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; Colorado-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; Colorado-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| Connecticut | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; Connecticut-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; Connecticut-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; Connecticut-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| Delaware | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; Delaware-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; Delaware-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; Delaware-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| Florida | 80,000 lb gross limit under Florida Statutes section 316.535, subject to axle spacing and statutory exceptions. high | 22,000 lb statutory single-axle limit; Interstate/federal checks may still require the federal 20,000 lb comparison. high | Florida statute uses axle-spacing and tandem/group provisions; verify the exact spacing in section 316.535 before movement. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on the Interstate system; Florida statutory spacing rules must also be checked. medium |
| Georgia | 80,000 lb gross weight reference from GDOT oversize permit and regulation materials. high | 20,340 lb single axle reference from GDOT permit/regulation materials. high | 34,000 lb tandem axle reference from GDOT permit/regulation materials. high | Federal Interstate bridge formula checks remain relevant; GDOT materials should be checked for Georgia-specific permit and routing rules. medium |
| Hawaii | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; Hawaii-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; Hawaii-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; Hawaii-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| Idaho | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; Idaho-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; Idaho-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; Idaho-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| Illinois | 80,000 lb gross weight reference in Illinois Vehicle Code section 15-111, subject to statutory formula and exceptions. high | 20,000 lb single axle limit in section 15-111. high | 34,000 lb tandem axle limit in section 15-111. high | Illinois section 15-111 includes a bridge/formula-style gross weight table; federal Interstate bridge formula remains relevant. high |
| Indiana | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; Indiana-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; Indiana-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; Indiana-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| Iowa | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; Iowa-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; Iowa-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; Iowa-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| Kansas | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; Kansas-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; Kansas-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; Kansas-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| Kentucky | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; Kentucky-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; Kentucky-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; Kentucky-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| Louisiana | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; Louisiana-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; Louisiana-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; Louisiana-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| Maine | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; Maine-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; Maine-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; Maine-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| Maryland | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; Maryland-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; Maryland-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; Maryland-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| Massachusetts | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; Massachusetts-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; Massachusetts-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; Massachusetts-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| Michigan | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; Michigan-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; Michigan-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; Michigan-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| Minnesota | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; Minnesota-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; Minnesota-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; Minnesota-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| Mississippi | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; Mississippi-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; Mississippi-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; Mississippi-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| Missouri | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; Missouri-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; Missouri-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; Missouri-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| Montana | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; Montana-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; Montana-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; Montana-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| Nebraska | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; Nebraska-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; Nebraska-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; Nebraska-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| Nevada | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; Nevada-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; Nevada-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; Nevada-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| New Hampshire | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; New Hampshire-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; New Hampshire-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; New Hampshire-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| New Jersey | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; New Jersey-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; New Jersey-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; New Jersey-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| New Mexico | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; New Mexico-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; New Mexico-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; New Mexico-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| New York | NYSDOT PERM 71B is the reviewed legal dimensions and weights source; verify gross weight by vehicle configuration and route. high | NYSDOT PERM 71B is the reviewed official source for single-axle legal weight by configuration. high | NYSDOT PERM 71B is the reviewed official source for tandem and axle-group legal weight by spacing. high | New York Vehicle and Traffic Law section 385 and federal bridge formula sources should be checked for spacing-sensitive operation. medium |
| North Carolina | 80,000 lb gross weight reference under North Carolina General Statutes section 20-118. high | 20,000 lb single axle reference under section 20-118. high | North Carolina section 20-118 includes tandem and axle-group limits; verify exact spacing and route before relying on a single number. medium | Federal bridge formula applies on Interstate routes; section 20-118 should be checked for North Carolina rules. medium |
| North Dakota | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; North Dakota-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; North Dakota-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; North Dakota-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| Ohio | 80,000 lb gross limit under Ohio Revised Code section 5577.04, subject to formula and exceptions. high | 20,000 lb single axle limit under section 5577.04. high | 34,000 lb tandem axle limit under section 5577.04. high | Ohio section 5577.04 includes formula/table language; federal bridge formula applies for Interstate checks. high |
| Oklahoma | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; Oklahoma-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; Oklahoma-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; Oklahoma-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| Oregon | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; Oregon-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; Oregon-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; Oregon-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| Pennsylvania | 80,000 lb general gross reference under Pennsylvania Title 75 Chapter 49, subject to statutory tables and exceptions. medium | 20,000 lb single axle reference under Title 75 Chapter 49. medium | 34,000 lb tandem axle reference under Title 75 Chapter 49. medium | Federal bridge formula applies for Interstate checks; Pennsylvania Title 75 should be used for state-law wording. medium |
| Rhode Island | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; Rhode Island-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; Rhode Island-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; Rhode Island-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| South Carolina | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; South Carolina-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; South Carolina-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; South Carolina-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| South Dakota | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; South Dakota-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; South Dakota-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; South Dakota-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| Tennessee | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; Tennessee-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; Tennessee-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; Tennessee-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| Texas | 80,000 lb general maximum gross weight listed by TxDMV. high | 20,000 lb single axle general legal limit listed by TxDMV. high | 34,000 lb tandem axle group general legal limit listed by TxDMV. high | Federal Interstate bridge formula checks still apply; TxDMV also publishes state size/weight tables and exceptions. medium |
| Utah | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; Utah-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; Utah-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; Utah-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| Vermont | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; Vermont-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; Vermont-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; Vermont-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| Virginia | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; Virginia-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; Virginia-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; Virginia-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| Washington | WSDOT publishes legal vehicle weight tables; gross legality depends on axle count, spacing, and route rather than a single statewide shortcut. high | 20,000 lb single axle reference in WSDOT legal weight materials. high | 34,000 lb tandem axle reference in WSDOT legal weight materials. high | WSDOT legal weight tables and federal bridge formula should both be checked where applicable. medium |
| West Virginia | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; West Virginia-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; West Virginia-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; West Virginia-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| Wisconsin | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; Wisconsin-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; Wisconsin-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; Wisconsin-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
| Wyoming | Federal Interstate gross limit is 80,000 lb; Wyoming-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate single-axle limit is 20,000 lb; Wyoming-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal Interstate tandem limit is 34,000 lb; Wyoming-specific limits are in the FHWA state law compilation linked here. medium | Federal bridge formula checks apply on Interstate routes; verify state exceptions and permit conditions before movement. medium |
Sources
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