Connecticut: 5 Axle Semi Truck
Gross Weight Limits
| Ruleset |
Jurisdication |
Permit Required? |
Estimated Gross * |
| CT Under 73,000 law |
Interstate and Design. CT Routes 1-399, 450, 476, 508, 693, 695 |
No |
73,000 lbs |
| CT Over 73,000 law |
Interstate and Design. CT Routes 1-399, 450, 476, 508, 693, 695 |
No |
80,000 lbs |
* This is an estimate as it does not include bridge and tire compliance.
Axle Weight Limits
Ruleset: CT Under 73,000 law
Jurisdication: Interstate and Design. CT Routes 1-399, 450, 476, 508, 693, 695
|
Axle Group
|
Tire Type
|
Axle Spread
|
Axle Weight Limit
|
|---|
| Steer Axle | Single | | 22,400 lbs |
| Tandem Drives | Duals | 40 - 72 in | 36,000 lbs |
| Trailer Tandem | Duals | 40 - 72 in | 36,000 lbs |
| Trailer Tandem | Duals | 72 - 121 in | 44,800 lbs |
Ruleset: CT Over 73,000 law
Jurisdication: Interstate and Design. CT Routes 1-399, 450, 476, 508, 693, 695
|
Axle Group
|
Tire Type
|
Axle Spread
|
Axle Weight Limit
|
|---|
| Steer Axle | Single | | 22,400 lbs |
| Tandem Drives | Duals | 40 - 72 in | 36,000 lbs |
| Trailer Tandem | Duals | 40 - 72 in | 36,000 lbs |
| Trailer Tandem | Duals | 72 - 121 in | 44,800 lbs |
Dimension Restrictions
| Interstate and Design. CT Routes 1-399, 450, 476, 508, 693, 695 | Non-Designated State Routes |
|---|
| Dimension Name | Min | Max | Min | Max |
| Overall Height | | 13' 6" | | |
| Overall Length | No Limit | | |
| Overall Width | | 8' 6" | | |
| Front Overhang | Maximum 1/3 of the load length | | |
| Rear Overhang | Maximum 1/3 of the load length | | |
| Semi-Trailer Length | | 53' 0" | | 48' 0" |
| Semi-Trailer Wheelbase- Kingpin to Center of Rear Axle | 43' 0" Max - Applies to trailers between 48'-53' | | |
References
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