Alaska Transport
Oversize/Overweight Permit And Regulations
Alaska Oversize Permits & Escort Information
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Alaska Department of Transportation
Phone Number: (907) 365-1200
PERMITS: Alaska oversize permits are valid for three days, but more time may be requested for distance or weather related issues.
OPERATING TIME: Daylight only (one-half hour before sunset to one-half hour after sunset), Monday through Saturday. 10′ wide and up to 16′ high and 85′ long may travel anytime. No Sunday travel.
LEGAL DIMENSIONS
Length:
- 48′ semi-trailer
- 75′ overall
but 53′ semi-trailers with no overall length limit are legal on designated highways if kingpin to center of rear group does not exceed 41′.
Overhang: 3′ front, 4′ rear.
Width: 8’6″
Height: 15′
Weight: GVW not specified.
- Single – 20,000 (8′-1″ min. spacing)*
- Tandem – 38,000
- Tridem – 42,000
- Quad – 50,000
*Note: Spread axle groups cannot carry over about 10,000 pounds per axle in British Columbia.
ROUTINE PERMIT LIMITS
Length: Depends on route of travel, distance and bridges to be crossed.
Width: Depends on route of travel, distance and bridges to be crossed.
Height: Depends on route of travel, distance and bridges to be crossed.
Weight: 150,000 Gross
- Single – 30,000
- Tandem – 56,000
- Tridem – 70,000
- Quad – 80,000
ESCORTS
Length:
- Over 85′ – 1 escort
- over 100′ – 2 escorts.
Overhang:
- Over 10′ rear – 1 escort (can use extended light bar for up to 20′ in lieu of escort)
- over 35′ – 2 escorts
Width:
- Over 10’– 1 escort
- over 12′ – 2 escorts
- over 14′ – minimum of 3 escorts.
Height: Not specified
Weight: When special bridge crossing conditions such as straddling center line are enacted – 2 escorts.
Miscellaneous: Permits not issued for divisible loads.
SIGNS, FLAGS & LIGHTS: “Oversize” signs required on any wide load. Flags are required on overwidth loads/vehicles and on overhangs. Signs or flags are not required for movements that are overweight only
SEASONAL LOAD (WEIGHT) RESTRICTIONS: Spring thaw weight restrictions may restrict weights to 85%, 75%, or even 50% of normal allowed weights during spring thaw conditions. These may be enacted approximately between March and June each year, depending on routes and weather conditions.
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Below is a list of the states and where to find their updated permits
The following pages provide links to the state’s general guidelines for oversize permits and escorts for over dimensional/heavy haul shipping. State regulations are subject to change. If you find something incorrect let us know and we will verify and update the page accordingly.
Click on the states below for links to the state's guidelines for permitting oversize loads and escorts for over dimensional / heavy haul shipping. These regulations are subject to change for each state. If something doesn't look correct, give us a shout and let us know so we can property update the page.
Hawaii
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
North Carolina
North Dakota
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
West Virginia
