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Load Limits

LOAD LIMITS HAVE BEEN REVISED 4-9-2018
4/9/2018

LOAD LIMITS  Have been REVISED

PLEASE CONTACT THE HIGHWAY DISTRICT IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS 765-3717
HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT TO COMPLY WITH THE LOAD LIMITS 

The Load Limits are as follows:  
1)  10,000 lbs Maximum on steering axle (Tires must be 9 inches in width or greater). 
2)  300 lbs Maximum per inch of width for all tires that are not on a steering axle. 
3)  25 MPH Maximum speed limit for all trucks whether loaded or empty. 

Metric Tires 

The tire size is written on the side of your tires. The first set of numbers give the tire width. 
Example: 295/75R 22.5. The first number is 295. The metric conversion table below indicates 
that it is 11.60 inches in width and that equates to 3,480 lbs. per tire. You then need to 
calculate per axle weight, this is how the law is enforced. If you are figuring for a 10 wheel 
truck, the steering axle has a 10,000 lb maximum and the remaining 8 tires (4 tires per axle @ 
3,480 per tire = 13,920) x two axles = 27,840lbs. Add the steering axle of 10,000 lbs for a total 
GVW of 37,840 lbs. REMEMBER the vehicle will be weighed by axle. In this example the 
axle weight from front to rear can NOT exceed: (Steering Axle - 10,000 lbs.) (Front drive axle 
- 13,920 lbs.) (Rear drive axle - 13,920 lbs.). 

Standard U.S. Tires 

These are easier. Example: A tire size marked 11R22.5 is 11 inches wide. 11 x 300 lbs = 3300 
lbs per tire. 3300 x 4 tires per axle = 13,200 lbs. per axle. Although the total GVW with this 
size tire is 36,400 lbs., a 10 wheel truck with 11R22.5 tires can NOT exceed by axle: (Steering 
axle - 10,000 lbs.) (Front drive axle - 13,200 lbs.) (Rear drive axle - 13,200 lbs.) 

METRIC CONVERSIONS FOR TIRE SIZES 
Millimeters to Inches (Divide by 25.4) 

165 mm =   6.50 in.    6.50 X 300 = 1,950 lbs. per tire 
175 mm =   6.89 in.      6.89 X 300 = 2,067 lbs. per tire
185 mm =   7.28 in.      7.28 X 300 = 2,184 lbs. per tire 
195 mm =   7.68 in.      7.68 X 300 = 2,304 lbs. per tire 
205 mm =   8.07 in       8.07 X 300 = 2,421 lbs. per tire 
215 mm =   8.45 in.    8.45 X 300 = 2,535 lbs. per tire 
225 mm =   8.85 in.    8.85 X 300 = 2,655 lbs. per tire 
235 mm =   9.25 in.    9.25 X 300 = 2,775 lbs. per tire 
245 mm =   9.65 in.    9.65 X 300 = 2,895 lbs. per tire 
255 mm = 10.00 in.  10.00 X 300 = 3,000 lbs. per tire 
265 mm = 10.40 in.  10.40 X 300 = 3,120 lbs. per tire 
275 mm = 10.80 in.  10.80 X 300 = 3,240 lbs. per tire 
285 mm = 11.20 in.  11.20 X 300 = 3,360 lbs. per tire 
295 mm = 11.60 in.  11.60 X 300 = 3,480 lbs. per tire 


LAST UPDATED 4/9/2018
Exceptions to Weight and Speed Restrictions:
The following are exceptions to posted vehicle weight and speed restrictions as allowed by Idaho Code 49-1005:
·        Vehicle weight and speed restrictions shall not apply to emergency vehicles or school buses;
·        Providers of essential services shall be allowed to apply for a permit that will allow the provider to haul half-loads at restricted speeds.  Each vehicle must be issued separate permits.  Each vehicle must have a valid permit on board during vehicle operations in the City of Hayden.  Failure to comply with the conditions of this permit will revoke the permit and result in full weight enforcement under Idaho Code 49-1005.  The following vehicles are entitled to apply for essential service permits: providers of heating fuel and propane; hay or feed providers; septic pumping services; and garbage trucks; 
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