bridge sign says 13' 6"

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  1. kaybea

    kaybea Light Load Member

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    What would you do when driving down this road?

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    It's in Watertown, WI.
     
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  3. 6 Speed

    6 Speed Heavy Load Member

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    Pull over and see if a local uses that route.
     
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  4. Floorguy1

    Floorguy1 Light Load Member

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    First of all you should know the height of your equipment what you weight empty with a full tank half tank and all the other stuff. If your trailer is 13'7 I wouldn't go under it. You should knows all this stuff before you start driving. IMO
     
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  5. ZVar

    ZVar Road Train Member

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    Plus call shipper and see what the truck route is.

    -Steven
     
  6. Pedigreed Bulldog

    Pedigreed Bulldog Road Train Member

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    I'd proceed at the posted speed limit. Hard parts on my tractor will clear 10'...trailer needs 11'. Either way, I've got nothing to worry about from a 13'6" overhead structure.
     
  7. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Ok. if you know you are actually 13'6", than go find another way. Have a CB radio? Call out for a local driver. Most trailers say 13'6". That is with a standard tractor with a 47.5" fifth wheel height. A lot of tractors with 22.5 rubber will have lower fifth wheel heights. After you get out of this one measure your rig at the front and back of the trailer. Where your tandems are set will even make a difference.
     
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  8. GenericUserName

    GenericUserName Road Train Member

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    I have gone under 13 '6 bridges before with still a foot of room to play with. But not every bridge is the same different localities label bridges differently.
     
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  9. Tolan

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    I would keep on going as i have many times. Just hold my breath as i go under. You can fit a 13' 6 truck and trl under a 13' 6 bridge.
     
  10. x#1

    x#1 Road Train Member

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    i would run the middle of the road under the bridge as it will most likely be the highest part.if things look too close for you get out and look before going under but you should be fine.drop the air bags if you need to. most company rigs with the low pro 22.5's are not 13.6 tall.
     
  11. Pedigreed Bulldog

    Pedigreed Bulldog Road Train Member

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    1 year experience talking right there. Eventually you'll come across that ONE bridge that was accurately marked...but that was before they just laid another inch or two of fresh asphalt and they haven't quite made it out there with the new signs (budget concerns, and all...).
     
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