Bridge capacities

I saw the picture and it was an old antique iron bridge. I wouldn't have driven a car over it.

 

Just remember if you get caught that those types of tickets are in the 10' s of thousands of dollars.
Last on I read about was 12 or 17k can't remember the exact amount.

 

Oh and there was that guy that got a 21k for a bridge in Naperville,il

 

I don't know about calling the consignee... back when I was doing LTL I had consignees telling me constantly that "we have trucks coming in here all the time". Some of them simply didn't care about consequences, they just wanted their stuff.
I agree about calling dispatch, they can hopefully help. I would also rather call the local jurisdiction and explain your problem. They may help with a solution as well.

 

Call the state and or the local county office.
Explain it's a new jobsite and see how they want to handle it.
If they say it's ok,get names and get it in writing.
Easier to deal with it now,before all the other trucks start coming to the site...

 

County highway engineer would be my first call.

 

Bridges are posted for a reason.
Also you don't want to hit a weight restrictions bridge fast or any bridge in the case. Yes theyare designed for impact speed, but the sudden hit on a weak bridge will collapse it faster
I run heavy haul. There are various bridges that I and other trucks have to take at certain speeds or crawl speeds.
I 70 in Md has several just off hand.
Just remember that if you break a wght restricted bridge you bought it.
Plus then your insurance may not cover it, due to the fact that you crossed a posted bridge over it's posted wght rating

 

Speaking like a real pro

 

Can you call the boss of the jobsite and ask him if that bridge is safe?I personally wouldn't chance it without some reassurance.