Legal Size and Weight Limits
Hauling Permits and Legal Limits
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 on the West Virginia Legislature site.
Maps and Reference Documents
Permits for overweight loads are only issued if the load is nondivisible.
Legal Weight Limits (lbs)
| Route Type | Limit Category | Weight Limit (lbs) | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interstate Highways | GVW | 80,000 | None |
| 0 (steer) | 20,000 | ||
| 0 (single) | 20,000 | ||
| 00 (tandem) | 34,000 | ||
| US and WV Routes | GVW | 80,000 | 10% |
| 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 | ||
| Local Service Routes | GVW | 65,000 | 10% |
| 0 (steer) | 20,000 | ||
| 0 (single) | 20,000 | ||
| 00 (tandem) | 34,000 |
-Federal Bridge Formula applies to all other combinations
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 routes 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.
