(c) The distance between axles shall be measured to the nearest whole foot. *For allowable weights on two consecutive sets of tandems 36 feet or more apart, see 35551 (b) under Exceptions - Two Tandem Axles. (a) The total gross weight in pounds imposed on the highway by any group of two or more consecutive axles shall not exceed that given for the respective distance in the following table:Ĭlick here for a picture of axle groupings (PDF) The steering axle, however, must go by the load limit by the tire manufacturer. (2) A load of 620 pounds per lateral inch of tire width, as determined by the manufacturer's rated tire width on the tire sidewall. (1) The load limit established by the tire manufacturer, on the tire sidewall. (c) The maximum wheel load is the lesser of the following: (b) The gross weight limit for any one wheel, or wheels, shall not apply to vehicles with loads of livestock. (a) The gross weight on any one axle shall not exceed 20,000 pounds, and the gross weight upon any one wheel, or wheels, supporting one end of an axle, shall not exceed 10,500 pounds. Axle Group: less than 8'-6" (8-feet-6-inches) between outer axlesĪxle Group: 8'-6" (8-feet-6-inches) or more between outer axlesģ5550.
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