Bridge tandem axle weight limit question

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Requiemforroksy, Sep 7, 2016.

  1. Requiemforroksy

    Requiemforroksy Bobtail Member

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    Hi all

    Wanted to ask a question regarding a sign over a bridge.

    There is a bridge near me that has a sign that says "weight limit - tandem axle 24,000 lbs" next to it (behind some trees no less). No other weight limit signs are present. Does this mean that you can cross the bridge as long as each of your tandems is less than 24k? For example if I'm running 9000/18000/20000 than its okay? It doesn't say that it's a gross limit of 24,000 just tandem limit.

    Just wanted to clarify,
    Thank you
     
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  3. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    That's how I would interpret the sign
     
  4. uncleal13

    uncleal13 Road Train Member

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    I would just go with the axle weights, otherwise it should say GVW.
     
  5. okiedokie

    okiedokie Road Train Member

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    I'm guessing it's a short bridge span.
     
  6. Requiemforroksy

    Requiemforroksy Bobtail Member

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    Thats normally what it would be but this bridge is probably 160 feet or so. Definitely big enough to fit the whole truck.
     
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  7. okiedokie

    okiedokie Road Train Member

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    Sounds like your good to go.
     
  8. Requiemforroksy

    Requiemforroksy Bobtail Member

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    Thats what I figured, I just wonder why they would put tandem limits and not just gross limit. I guess there is only so much weight the bridge can take per a small area but if you spread it out its fine.
     
  9. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Well, limiting tandem weights will certainly impact your gross, of course.

    In the case of that particular span, dump trucks are the primary target, IMO.
     
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