DOT & COLORADO STATE WEIGHT LIMITS
Gross Weight
80,000 lbs on the Interstate System
85,000 lbs on non-Interstate highways; state bridge formula*
* State bridge formula is 1,000 (L+40) where L is the distance in feet between the outer axles of any group of two or more consecutive axles.
Single Axle
20,000 lbs
Tandem Axle
36,000 lbs on the Interstate System
40,000 lbs on non-Interstate highways
Other State Provisions & Exemptions
- Vehicles using alternative fuels or a mix of conventional and alternative fuels are allowed 1,000 lbs in gross weight on non-Interstate highways.
The information provided here is not comprehensive and may not reflect the most recent state limits. Additional codes, regulations, and exemptions may apply. Please visit the Colorado DOT website for current information.
HEAVY HAUL LOADS IN COLORADO
To find heavy haul loads near you, visit the FR8Star Load Board and fine-tune the results using the Filters menu on the left. To find loads going to or from Colorado, for example, click Location By State/Country and select Colorado in the From: State or To: State fields. You can also find loads near a specific city, state, or ZIP code, use the Location By Radius option.
Loads Transported in Colorado With FR8Star
DEERE 250G LC
From: Platteville, CO 80651
To: Elkhorn, NE 68022
Dimensions: 34’0″ L x 10’10” W x 10’1″ H
Weight: 55,736 lbs
2008 KENWORTH T800
From: Longmont, CO 80501
To: Audubon, MN 56511
Dimensions: 50’0″ L x 8’6″ W x 10’0″ H
Weight: 32,000 lbs
RISLEY ECLIPS EX300
From: Iron River, MI 49935
To: Bayfield, CO 81122
Dimensions: 23’0″ L x 8’6″ W x 11’5″ H
Weight: 30,400 lbs