Colorado: 5 Axle Semi Truck
Gross Weight Limits
| Ruleset |
Jurisdication |
Permit Required? |
Estimated Gross * |
| US Federal |
Interstate and Designated |
No |
80,000 lbs |
| CO Law |
Non-Interstate Routes |
No |
85,000 lbs |
* This is an estimate as it does not include bridge and tire compliance.
Axle Weight Limits
Ruleset: US Federal
Jurisdication: Interstate and Designated
|
Axle Group
|
Tire Type
|
Axle Spread
|
Axle Weight Limit
|
|---|
| Steer Axle | Single | | 20,000 lbs |
| Tandem Drives | Duals | 40 - 96 in | 36,000 lbs |
| Trailer Tandem | Duals | 40 - 96 in | 36,000 lbs |
| Trailer Tandem | Duals | 96 - 108 in | 38,000 lbs |
| Trailer Tandem | Duals | 108 - 120 in | 39,000 lbs |
| Trailer Tandem | Duals | 120 - 121 in | 40,000 lbs |
Ruleset: CO Law
Jurisdication: Non-Interstate Routes
|
Axle Group
|
Tire Type
|
Axle Spread
|
Axle Weight Limit
|
|---|
| Steer Axle | Single | | 20,000 lbs |
| Tandem Drives | Duals | 40 - 96 in | 40,000 lbs |
| Trailer Tandem | Duals | 40 - 96 in | 40,000 lbs |
Dimension Restrictions
| Interstate and Designated |
|---|
| Dimension Name | Min | Max |
| Overall Height | 14' 6" Max - Unless otherwise posted by CODOT |
| Overall Length | No Limit |
| Overall Width | | 8' 6" |
| Front Overhang | | 4' 0" |
| Rear Overhang | | 10' 0" |
| Semi-Trailer Length | | 57' 4" |
| Semi-Trailer Wheelbase | None Specified |
References
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