South Dakota 5 Axle Semi Truck Size and Weight Limits



South Dakota: 5 Axle Semi Truck

semi truck tractor trailer

Gross Weight Limits

Ruleset Jurisdication Permit Required? Estimated Gross *
US Federal Interstate and Routes listed in S.D. 32-22-21.2 No 80,000 lbs
SD Law Non-Interstate and Routes listed in S.D. 32-22-21.2 No 85,500 lbs
SD Law Interstate and Routes listed in S.D. 32-22-21.2 Yes 85,500 lbs

* This is an estimate as it does not include bridge and tire compliance.


Axle Weight Limits

Ruleset: US Federal

Jurisdication: Interstate and Routes listed in S.D. 32-22-21.2

Axle Group Tire Type Axle Spread Axle Weight Limit
Steer AxleSingle 20,000 lbs
Tandem DrivesDuals40 - 96 in 34,000 lbs
Trailer TandemDuals40 - 96 in 34,000 lbs
Trailer TandemDuals96 - 108 in 38,000 lbs
Trailer TandemDuals108 - 120 in 39,000 lbs
Trailer TandemDuals120 - 121 in 40,000 lbs

Ruleset: SD Law

Jurisdication: Interstate and Routes listed in S.D. 32-22-21.2

Axle Group Tire Type Axle Spread Axle Weight Limit
Steer AxleSingle 20,000 lbs
Tandem DrivesDuals40 - 96 in 34,000 lbs
Trailer TandemDuals40 - 96 in 34,000 lbs
Trailer TandemDuals96 - 108 in 38,000 lbs
Trailer TandemDuals108 - 120 in 39,000 lbs
Trailer TandemDuals120 - 121 in 40,000 lbs

Ruleset: SD Law

Jurisdication: Non-Interstate and Routes listed in S.D. 32-22-21.2

Axle Group Tire Type Axle Spread Axle Weight Limit
Steer AxleSingle 20,000 lbs
Tandem DrivesDuals40 - 96 in 34,000 lbs
Trailer TandemDuals40 - 96 in 34,000 lbs
Trailer TandemDuals96 - 108 in 38,000 lbs
Trailer TandemDuals108 - 120 in 39,000 lbs
Trailer TandemDuals120 - 121 in 40,000 lbs

Dimension Restrictions

Interstate and Routes listed in S.D. 32-22-21.2
Dimension NameMinMax
Overall Height14' 0"
Overall LengthNo Limit
Overall Width8' 6"
Front Overhang3' 0"
Rear Overhang4' 0"
Semi-Trailer Length53' 0"
Semi-Trailer WheelbaseNone Specified

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