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Load Restrictions

Spring Load Restrictions

Effective April 8, 2013 at 12:01 a.m. CST, the City of Fargo will impose Class A and Class 1 load restrictions on various roads throughout town.

Class A restrictions are defined as follows:

 

Axle Weight
Single Axle  18,000 lbs. 
Tandem Axle  32,000 lbs. - 16,000 lbs. per. axle
 
3 Axles or more 42,000 lbs - 14,000 lbs. per axle 
Gross Vehicle Weight 80,000 lbs.


Class I restrictions are defined as follows:

Axle Weight
Single Axle  15,000 lbs.
Tandem Axle  30,000 lbs. - 15,000 lbs. per axle
3 Axles or more 36,000 lbs. - 12,000 lbs. per axle
 
Gross Vehicle weight 80,000 lbs.

Restrictions shall remain in effect until pavement subgrade conditions warrant removal, generally the first or middle part of May. At this time, the truck route system shall become non-restricted and all non-truck route streets shall have Class A restrictions. Permit applications for weights in excess of restrictions shall be in writing and submitted to the Fargo City Engineer, 200 3rd Street North, Fargo, ND 58102. The Truck Route Map can be viewed on the City web site at:  www.fargotruckroutes.com

For all rules and regulations, please refer to the City of Fargo Overdimensional Vehicle Policy.