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61-10-107. Maximum gross weight. Page 1 of2 61-10-107. (Temporary) Maximum gross weight. An axle may not carry a load in excess of 20,000 pounds, and no two consecutive axles more than 40 inches or less than 96 inches apart may carry a load in excess of 34,000 pounds. An axle load is the total load transmitted to the road by all wheels whose centers are included between two parallel transverse vertical planes 40 inches apart, extending across the full width of the vehicle. For purposes of this section, axles 40 inches or less apart are considered to be a single axle. Except as provided in subsection (l the maxitnum gross weight allowed on a vehicle, group of axles, or combination of vehicles must be determined by the formula: W = 500«LN/(N - 1» + 12N + 36) in which W equals gross weight, L equals wheelbase in feet, and N equals number of axles, except that two consecutive sets of tandem axles may carry a gross load of 34,000 pounds each if the overall distance between the first and last axles of the consecutive sets of tandem axles is 36 feet or more. The maximum gross weight allowed on a vehicle may not exceed the weight limits adopted by the department. The department shall adopt rules for weight limits based upon the most recent version of 23 CFR, part 658, appendix c, for vehicles operating in Montana. A vehicle traveling on U.S. highway 93 from the border between Canada and the United States to 10 miles south of the border is subject to the specific maximum allowable gross weight limit provided in rules adopted by the department but is not subject to maximum gross weight limits determined by the formula in subsection (1 Notwithstanding a vehicle's conformance with the requirements of subsection except for the steering axle, all axles weighing over 11,000 pounds must have at least four tires or have wide-base tires. The maximum load on an axle, other than a steering axle, equipped with wide-base tires is limited to 500 pounds for each inch of tire width. The provisions of subsection do not apply to passenger buses. For the purposes of this section, wide-base tires are tires that are 14 or more inches in nominal width. The maximum tire weight limit is computed for wide-base tires based on the number of inches shown on the tire marking, or if the tire marking is shown by metric size, the tire weight limit is computed by conversion of the metric size. This section does not apply to highways that are a part of the national system of interstate and defense highways (as referred to in 23 U.S.C. 127) when application of this section would prevent this state from receiving federal funds for highway purposes. (Effective on occurrence of contingency) 61-10-107. (Effective on occurrence of contingency) . Maximum gross weight. An axle may not carry a load in excess of 20,000 pounds, and no two consecutive axles more than 40 inches or less than 96 inches apart may carry a load in excess of 34,000 pounds. An axle load is the total load transmitted to the road by all wheels whose centers are included between two parallel transverse vertical planes 40 inches apart, extending across the full width of the vehicle. For purposes of this section, axles 40 inches or less apart are considered to be a single axle. The maximum gross weight allowed on a vehicle, group of axles, or combination of vehicles must be determined by the formula: W = 500«LN/(N - 1» + 12N + 36) http://data.opi.mt.gov/bills/mca/6111 0/61-1 0-1 07 .htm A 1- - ---PAGE BREAK--- 61-10-107. Maximum gross weight. Page 2 of2 in which W equals gross weight, L equals wheelbase in feet, and N equals number of axles, except that two consecutive sets of tandem axles may carry a gross load of 34,000 pounds each if the overall distance between the first and last axles of the consecutive sets of tandem axles is 36 feet or more. The maximum gross weight allowed on a vehicle may not exceed the weight limits adopted by the departlnent. The department shall adopt rules for weight limits based upon the most recent version of23 CFR, part 658, appendix c, for vehicles operating in Montana. Notwithstanding a vehicle's conformance with the requirements of subsection except for the steering axle, all axles weighing over 11,000 pounds must have at least four tires or have wide-base tires. The maximum load on an axle, other than a steering axle, equipped with wide-base tires is lin1ited to 500 pounds for each inch of tire width. The provisions of subsection a) do not apply to passenger buses. For the purposes of this section, wide-base tires are tires that are 14 or more inches in nominal width. The maXilTIUm tire weight limit is computed for wide-base tires based on the number of inches shown on the tire marking, or if the tire marking is shown by Inetric size, the tire weight limit is computed by conversion of the metric size. This section does not apply to highways that are a part of the national system of interstate and defense highways (as referred to in 23 U.S.C. 127) when application of this section would prevent this state from receiving federal funds for highway purposes. History: En. 32-1123.7 by Sec. 18, Ch. 316, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947,32-1123.7; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 40, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 366, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 392, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 487, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 474, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 235, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 49, Ch. 16, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 512, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 399, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 236, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 232, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 283, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 342, L. 2005. http://data.opi.lnt.govlbills/mca/6111 0/61-1 0-1 07 .htm ---PAGE BREAK--- Non-Divisible Loads: Non-Interstate Highways: A non-divisible load is a load which cannot be readily or reasonably dismantled and which is reduced to a minimum practical size and weight. Portions of a load can be detached and reloaded on the same hauling unit provided that the separate pieces are necessary to the operation of the machine or equipment which is being hauled, if the arrangement does not exceed permitable limits. Interstate Highways: Non-divisible means any load or vehicle exceeding applicable length or weight limits which, if separated into smaller loads or vehicles, would: Compromise the intended use of the vehicle, i.e., make it unable to perform the function for which it was intended; Destroy the value of the load or vehicle, i.e., make it unusable for its intended purpose; or Require more than 8 work hours to dismantle using appropriate equipment. The applicant for a non-divisible load permit has the burden of proof as to the number of work hours required to dismantle the load. Emergency response vehicles and casks designed and used for the transport of spent nuclear materials may be considered non-divisible vehicles or loads. Overweight Axle Permit for Non-Divisible Loads Non-divisible, overweight loads (not qualifying for, or when the operator chooses not to purchase the Term Overweight Permit) must purchase an overweight Trip permit and will pay the fees based on the "Overweight Fee Table". Overweight On Bridge - Legal Axle Weights - Non-Divisible Loads A vehicle or vehicles with load which exceeds the Bridge Formula (61-10-107 but does not exceed legal axle weights, is charged: $10.00 - Up to and including 100 miles $30.00 - 1 01 to 199 miles $50.00 - 200 miles and over Overweight Fee Table Mileage is calculated in increlnents of 25 miles. Mileage in excess of a 25 mile increment is rounded to the next highest increment. (Example: 658 miles would be rounded up to 675 miles) Weight is in 5,000-pound increments. Weight in excess of a 5,000-pound increment is rounded to the next highest increment. (Example: 11,000 lbs. would be charged the 15,OOO-lb. rate) 29 ---PAGE BREAK--- Cost of 25 Miles of Travel $ 3.50 Over 100,000 pounds, $70.00 + $3.50 per 5,000 pounds or part of 5,000 pounds in excess of 100,000 pounds. EXAMPLE OF HOW TO USE OVERWEIGHT FEE TABLE: Axle Number Excess Total Weights of Axles Weight Excess 11,000 X 0 47,500 XXX 4,750 42,500 XX 8,500 43,000 XX 9,000 43,000 XX 9,000 31,250 * 31,250 Pounds, rounds up to 35,000 pounds * 389 Miles rounds up to 400 miles * Fee for 35,000 pounds = $24.50 * 400 Miles divided by 25 mile increments = 16 * $24.50 X 16 = $392.00 General Overweight Permit Requirements Special permits are issued to power units only. Total Miles 389 Permit Fees $392.00 Insurance requirements are a minimum of $1,000,000.00 combined single limit bodily injury and property damage liability per occurrence before a special permit lnay be issued. 30 ---PAGE BREAK--- ULI-04-2010 10:41 From:M 14054440800 To:[PHONE REDACTED] 32·J APPROVAL AND FAX COVER SHEET NUMBER OF PAGES lNCLUDfNG COVER SHEET MCS USE ONLY NOM8£ROFMOVESTOBEMADE TO: M~lruENANCE CHIEF APPROVE)) (A MISSOULA (406) 5,23-580 l (406) 256-6487 BUITE (406) 494-4396 GREAT fALLS (406)453-8737 KALlSPELL (406) 752-5767 BOZEMAN (406) 586-5202 WOLF POINT (406) 653 3208 HAVRE (406) 265·9107 MILES CITY (406) 232-4273 LEWISTOWN (406) 538-3128 (4061./Q~Jr~-, 6,31'1 (406)y;B-jA~\ (406) (406) \Dd. PLEASE REVIEW AND APPROVE. RETURN THIS PAGE TO ATTENTION: a:;w( / 6' fAX YOUR RESPONSE BY: H- I TO ONE OF THE FOLLOWIN FAX NUtBERS (406)444·7670 OR (406) 444- 800. 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