If your hauling configuration does not meet the legal size and weight limits in WV, then you may apply for a hauling permit. A summary of the weight limits and size limits is given below for your convenience. This list is not exhaustive or complete in details. Please refer to the WV code for exact details.
The legal size and weight limits for WV can be found in the WV Code, Chapter 17C, Article 17-1 through 18-1 online at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/
Map of WV routes showing weight limits.
Map of WV routes showing size limits.
Permits for overweight loads are only issued if the load is nondivisible.
Legal Weight Limits (lbs)
Interstate Highways
GVW 80,000
0 (steer) 20,000
0 (single) 20,000
00 (tandem) 34,000
-Federal Bridge Formula applies to all other combinations
TOLERANCE: None
US and WV Routes
GVW 80,000
Axle Limit 20,000
Single Unit Tandem (3 axles total) 60,000
Single Unit Tridem (4 axles total) 70,000
Single Unit Quadrum (5 axles total) 73,000
Tractor-Semi Trailer (5 axles total) 80,000
Tractor-Semi Trailer (6 axles total) 80,000
Combination Tandem
w/2 axles Trailer (5 axles total) 80,000
Combination Tridem
w/2 axles Trailer (6 axles total) 80,000
TOLERANCE: 10%
Local Service Routes
GVW 65,000
0 (steer) 20,000
0 (single) 20,000
00 (tandem) 34,000
TOLERANCE: 10%
Legal Size Limits
Width
8 feet Local service routes with lanes under 10 feet wide
8 feet 6 inches Interstate, US, WV, and Local service raoutes with lanes 10 feet or greater
Height
13 feet 6 inches All routes
Length
Unlimited overall length on Interstates and National Network Highways
40 feet Interstate, US, and WV routes - Single Unit (inclusive of front and rear bumper)
53 feet Semitrailer (measurement from tractor rear axle to trailer first axle cannot exceed 37 feet)
28 feet Trailer used in doubles. Triple trailers are not allowed.
70 feet Overall length on US and WV routes
55 feet Overall Length on County routes
45 feet Motor Home (exclusive of front and rear bumper)
65 feet Combination travel trailer and two vehicles (exclusive of front and rear bumper)
75 feet Driveway Saddle Mount Vehicles
Overhang
3 feet Front
6 feet Rear