Louisiana seems to have a ton of these bridges that like to scare trucks away. Even the overpass leading to truck stops off of the highway will be labelled with a 35 ton limit.
So if you know you are over 70,000 pounds, do you still go for it and hope no one notices your sagging bulky trailer?
If a bridge says 35 Ton Limit, would you cross it?
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by A Bug, Nov 26, 2014.
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I would tell them I thought it was a long ton which is 2240 .So that would equal 78,400....Hammer Down...
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to answer you question,yes i would cross it.why not if you must to get to where you are going. don't be scared or you'll never enjoy life- -
You're right. At exit 49 on I-20 in Louisiana, there is a 35 ton overpass. If your east bound, you gotta cross that to get to all 4 truck stops on the north side of the interstate. Since probably a couple hundred trucks use that overpass daily including me a couple of times a week, I would say its ok to cross that one.
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Imagine meeting a truck on the bridge, you both weigh 35 tons, now if it's a 4 lane highway and you're both being passed by another truck weighing 35 tons, that's 160 tons on that bridge.
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A smart Cajun always carries a tank of helium inside his dry van, and cracks the valve open right before approaching bridge, as a foolproof way. Yep, Hammer Down!
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Just FWIW, I dont know exactly how they figure it but this is a basic scenario. They have some formula they use to determain total weight etc, etc.Last edited: Nov 27, 2014
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The answer is YES. Hitch up your big girl panties; or grow a pair, whichever you choose, and CROSS THAT BRIDGE when you come to it !!!!
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I've crossed 15 ton limit bridges fully loaded.Not by choice but there was no where to turn around.
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There are a lot of these in Arkansas out on the country farm roads. I came across one that said 18ton limit, I was at 40tons. I had no choice and just kept going.
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