Bridge capacities

If the bridge has a weight limit on it sometimes it is only an axle or tandem limit. Don't exceed it. Doing so can open you up to legal problem's and the trucks owner to serious legal problems if the truck causes the bridge to fail.

 

Come on pattyj, "man up" and cross that bridge.

 

You think those weight limit signs are there for decoration?

 

Gotta agree with 'passingthru69' hitting a bridge fast just gets a heavier bounce going, especially on some of those longer Interstate bridges. 48,000 tandems plus 16,000 steers can make for a wild ride @ 65MPH!!

I've broken one front leaf spring already.

I routinely cross a 6ton bridge with an empty weight of 11.5 (double) but otherwise avoid 'em like the plague. The SHIPPER should pay to have your bridge reconstructed but NO! Wait for it . . .

Let some hapless trucker pay instead??

 

I remember when I was a new driver I was all worried about these same issues. Just go deliver your load and DONT hit it fast, that's ridiculous.

 

Boy many of you are making assumptions.

1. He is not getting paid to haul freight. It is his own equipment.

2. He is the job site boss.

@Bdog calling the county is the best option. Or unload on one side, cross over the load up again.

 

I wouldn't tell them I'm crossing it, either. I would ask them if I can, get a name and contact phone, and if they say no, you pass that information on to both your dispatcher and the consignee. Then it's up to the consignee to make other arrangements.
Why take the chance on that bridge with so many risks (citation, potential damage, etc.)?

 

Good catch, @cnsper, i missed that part, and got caught up in a couple other comments mentioning there was.
Mea culpa.
The principle still applies, though: contact the local authority regarding crossing...