Bridges with no height sign

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  1. cdntruking

    cdntruking Bobtail Member

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    Hi everyone,

    I'm new to trucking and noticed that there some bridges where there is no height sign posted before the bridge. Is it safe to assume that they are good to go for 53' dry van?

    Thank you.
     
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  3. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    Yes. Many states have a statutory minimum bridge height [check front of trucker atlas] (or a maximum height before a permit is required) and as long as a bridge is at or higher than this, they may or may not post it's height. However, if it's less, then it must be posted.
     
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  4. TommyTrucker88

    TommyTrucker88 Light Load Member

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    I was told if there is no bridge or overpass height then it's 14.
     
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  5. Tall Mike

    Tall Mike Road Train Member

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    Drop a gear and mash on it...

    No guts no glory... :headbang:
     
  6. HalpinUout

    HalpinUout Road Train Member

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    20150330_190726.jpg Don't ever assume anything. No sign was posted here and this guy right in front of me tore the roof off his rental truck. He made sure to tell me he "assumed" he was good because no sign was posted. If no sign is posted particularly in bigger cities you slow down and creep up to it making sure you will be able to pass it.
     
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  7. Tall Mike

    Tall Mike Road Train Member

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    Even in the pic that one looks low..
    At some point common sense has to kick in...
     
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  8. TravR1

    TravR1 Road Train Member

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    Wouldn't it still be not preventable if there was no sign? Not saying you should ignore common sense, but if law says there should be a sign and there isn't one... its like saying you ran a stop sign when there isn't one
     
  9. Short Fuse EOD

    Short Fuse EOD Road Train Member

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    Is that over by the steelmill in Indiana. I think I’ve been underneath that bridge before. . . If that is it.
     
  10. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    Apparently not. ;-)
     
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  11. slim shady

    slim shady Road Train Member

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    They used to steal the signs in chicago near the rail yards, hoping and waiting for trucks to get stuck
    So they could help themselves to the freight.
    If not there they'd get you at a stop light.
    Vey common back i. The 80s
     
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