Blue_Ridge_Parkway_Laod_Limits.pdf

BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY LOAD LIMITS

Gross Vehicle Weight Restrictions

Gross Vehicle Weight Single Units Pounds Kilograms Tons

2 axles 40,000 18,100 20 3 axles 48,000 21,800 24 4 or more axles 52,000 23,600 26

Combination Units

3 axles 57,000 25,900 28 4 axles 62,000 28,100 31 5 or more axles 66,000 29,600 33

IMPORTANT

When the ground is saturated with water or during periods of freezing and/or thawing, or operation over Parkway bridges, the Parkway may impose further load restrictions or suspend hauling.

Operate vehicles at speeds not exceeding 40 mph (65 kph) and spaced at 500 feet (150m) minimum intervals.

On bridges, speeds shall not exceed 25 mph (40 kph) and not more than one loaded hauling vehicle will be allowed on any bridge at one time.

Hauling over bridges, and/or oversize loads will require hauler to submit information on the dimensions and gross weight of vehicles and loads, including:

o Overall length and width including load.

o Details of axle locations, weight on each axle, number of tires on each axle, size of tire on each axle, width of each tire, air pressure in each tire and location of hitch/vehicle hinge points.

Special consideration may be made by Parkway officials for overweight and oversize loads. Special permits, times and traffic control may be required for heavy/wide loads.

All damage shall be repaired to the Government’s specification by those who cause it and at no cost to the Government. Return the area to the condition existing prior to any work.

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