Oversize/
Overweight
Permit Manual
Ohio
Foreword
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association is pleased to publish this Oversize/ Overweight Permit Manual.
Each state analysis includes information in a standardized format: contact, legal limits, special permit limits,
general restrictions, types of permits available, fees, escort needs, fines, and restricted travel areas. Telephone
numbers, locations, and hours of operation are listed for ports of entry and permit branches. However, readers
are always advised to check with the state offices on current laws and procedures. This project could not have
been completed without the advice and consultation of many state officials. We thank all of those who provided
permit manuals, maps, laws, regulations, and various other forms of documentation.
Legal Notice
This SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual is intended only to provide concise, easily read information,
useful in planning movements of overdimensional and overweight loads. This Permit Manual is not intended to be
an accurate summary of all the applicable laws and regulations. Users of the Permit Manual should confirm the
information contained herein before dispatching vehicles and loads. The SC&RA cautions Permit Manual users
that state laws and regulations are subject to change without notice, and that some time elapses between the
effective date of such changes and the amendment of the Permit Manual to reflect those changes. The SC&RA
assumes no responsibility for accident, injury, loss or claim, penalties or any other damage resulting from
reliance on the contents of this Permit Manual.
Specialized Carriers &
Rigging Association
5870 Trinity Parkway, Suite 200
Centreville, VA 20120
PHONE: (703) 698-0291
Fax: (571) 722-1698
Website: www.scranet.org
Email: [email protected]
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Association. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may
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the publisher for permission should be addressed to Joel M.
Dandrea, Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association, 5870 Trinity
Parkway, Suite 200, Centreville, VA 20120.
SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual
OHIO
CONTACT:
Department of Transportation
Special Hauling Permit Section
1980 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43223
www.dot.state.oh.us/permits
Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
(614) 351-2300
(614) 728-4099 fax
See “Pending Change” for scheduled office location change.
LEGAL LIMITS
GVW
o (steer)
o
oo
ooo
80,000
20,000
20,000
34,000
42,500
WIDTH
HEIGHT
LENGTH
8’6”
13'6"
40’
single unit
53'
semitrailer
28'6"
doubles
65'
autotransporter
OVERHANG unlimited, but must be within
legal length limits (see section
governing warning flags)
TOLERANCE No official tolerance
PERMIT LIMITS
Self-Propelled vehicles: Will no longer be figured
by using the spacing and innerbridge
requirements, we will only look at axle groupings
and tire sizes, the application must pass a
structural analysis.
80,000lbs – 120,000lbs.: Max weights are as
follows
Single axle:
Tandem (4’ spacing):
Tandem (4’1’’ spacing and greater):
Tri-axle (4’ spacing):
Tri-axle (4’1’’ spacing and greater):
Quad-axle (4’ spacing):
Quad-axle (4’1’’ spacing and greater):
29,000
36,000
50,000
47,000
60,000
60,000
80,000
All outer bridge and innerbridge requirements will
stay the same (the vehicle will have to be able to
get these weights based on these spacings).
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120,001lbs – 132,000: 7 axle vehicle with at least
65’ of overall spacing and 51’ of innerbridge
spacing all weights from routine apply.
132,001 and up: need at least three components
(truck, trailer, booster or truck, jeep, trailer) with
12’6’’ of spacing between the groups and 4’1’’ of
spacing between the axles within the group.
OHIO SPECIAL HAULING PERMITS
SUPERLOAD VEHICLE CONFIGURATION
This covers both routine and superload
applications.
All Loads must first meet the minimum spacing
requirement for overweight which is 51’ of overall
spacing and 36’ of inner-bridge. After meeting
this requirement is met, the spacings or number
of components for overweight will not be
considered, instead axle weights and axle group
weights along with a passed analysis (via the
SC&RA Oversize/Overweight Permit Manual
Superload program) will determine if a permit will
be issued.
If an application fails a bridge analysis or exceeds
the stated group weights, either more axles or
more components must be added in order to
appropriately spread the weight over the vehicle.
Once a vehicle exceeds 120,000 lbs. GVW, it is
still considered a superload, but the minimum
spacing of 65’ overall spacing and 51’ of spacing
for the inner-bridge will not be required. Also,
three components will no longer be required when
a vehicle exceeds 132,000 lbs. provided the
maximum axle or axle group weights are not
exceeded and a passed analysis is obtained. The
requirement for equalized weight, (2,000lbs.
between axles within a group) and all other rules
still apply.
The Department recognizes that the use of lift
axles is necessary for overweight superload
weight distribution and that these axles must be
lifted during some turning maneuvers. When
such axles are in use and listed as load bearing
axles on an overweight superload SHP, they shall
remain in the fully lowered position except during
turning maneuvers where there would be
excessive tire and pavement scuffing or control of
the vehicle would be hindered. Such axles shall
be part of an air ride suspension group designed
to equalize the load over all axles in the group,
including the retractable axles.
October 27, 2011
WIDTH:
HEIGHT:
LENGTH:
14'
14'6"
depends on routes
PERMIT RESTRICTIONS
General - Permits are valid for five days. Travel is permitted one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour
after sunset, travel until 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. No travel on holidays. Permits may be extended
for a justified reason (weather, tractor breakdown), but only one revision is allowed. The load description
cannot be changed under an extension.
Permits may be issued to haul a dozer with the blade attached, but a blade protector is required if the
vehicle exceeds 12' in width (but not over 14' in width). When a blade protector is in use, the dozer is to be
loaded with the blade to the rear of the trailer. Blades 15' in width and greater must be removed and hauled
separately.
Every vehicle operating under a Special Hauling Permit shall, when traveling on freeways, expressways,
multi-lane undivided highways, remain in the extreme right-hand lane of said highway except as necessary
to maintain continuous through movement, to make left turns or exits or to pass other vehicles. Overwidth
vehicles shall not pass other vehicles traveling in the same direction.
Any load with an overall height in excess of 14'10" shall be required to coordinate the move with the owners
of all overhead signs, signals, utilities, etc., which may obstruct safe, clear movement.
Divisible load permits are not available.
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Insurance —
The current minimum property damage (automobile) liability insurance amount to be endorsed or surety
bond amount is $500,000.00 and may be increased in cases where an increased risk is determined. In cases
of self-propelled equipment, general liability may be substituted for the automobile liability. This must be
filed on forms prescribed and furnished by the Ohio Department of Transportation, Special Hauling Permit
Section. Please note: Both the OS-32 form and the bond form must be completed and signed by an
authorized representative of the insurance company and sent to us directly from them. The forms available
on our website are fillable pdf documents. A blank copy of the form(s) can be saved. Once the OS-32 form
has been completed and signed by an appropriate signatory, it may be mailed, faxed to (614) 728-4098 or
emailed to [email protected]
Weekend/Night Travel – The Ohio Special Hauling Permit Limitation / Provision Form OS-1A states that
permitted movements may not occur during certain hours of the day. These restrictions are summarized as
follows:
1. OVERWEIGHT ONLY permitted vehicle/loads do NOT have any travel hour restrictions
2. OVER DIMENSIONAL permitted vehicle/loads (Over - length or width or height) may NOT travel during
listed holidays. For the list, see the Form OS-1A or click on Main Page for Holiday Restrictions. This
provision does NOT apply to FARM Equipment permits.
3. OVER WIDTH permitted vehicle/loads greater than 12 feet wide may NOT travel during listed morning
and afternoon "rush hours" near listed cities. For the list, see the Form OS-1A. This provision does NOT
apply to FARM Equipment permits.
4. OVER WIDTH permitted vehicle/loads greater than 12 feet wide may NOT travel during listed weekend
hours. For the list, see the Form OS-1A. This provision does NOT apply to FARM Equipment permits.
5. OVER DIMENSIONAL permitted vehicle/loads (Over - length or width or height) may ONLY travel during
daylight hours (defined as 1/2 hour before sunrise and 1/2 hour after sunset).
Holiday –
2014
HOLIDAY RESTRICTIONS
Due to increased traffic on our highways during holiday periods, the movement of oversize
vehicles/loads is limited. This is in accordance with Ohio Administrative Code Section 5501:-09(A).
Overweight only vehicles/loads may move on holidays/holiday weekends if they are traveling with a
valid Special Hauling Permit. Overdimension and/or overdimension/overweight vehicles/loads may not
move on the holidays/holiday weekends listed below.
NEW YEARS DAY 12:00 NOON on DECEMBER 31, 2013 to SUNRISE on JANUARY 2, 2014
GOOD FRIDAY/EASTER SUNRISE on April 18 to SUNRISE on APRIL 21, 2014 (The Permit Office is open on April 18)
MEMORIAL DAY 12:00 NOON on MAY 23 to SUNRISE on May 27, 2014
INDEPENDENCE DAY12:00 NOON on JULY 3 to SUNRISE on JULY 5, 2014
LABOR DAY12:00 NOON on August 29 to SUNRISE on SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
THANKSGIVING 12:00 NOON on NOVEMBER 26 to SUNRISE on NOVEMBER 28, 2014
CHRISTMAS12:00 NOON on DECEMBER 24 to SUNRISE on DECEMBER 26, 2014
On the following holidays, movement is allowed, but the ODOT Permit Office will be closed:
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY -JANUARY 20, 2014
PRESIDENTS’ DAY –FEBRUARY 17, 2014
COLUMBUS DAY (Observed)-OCTOBER 13, 2014
VETERANS DAY -NOVEMBER 11, 2014
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Inclement Weather - None Noted
Permit Information Required — Tractor and trailer information; description of load (make and model);
net weight; gross weight; axle spacings; axle weights; number and size of tires; load dimensions; overall
dimensions; origin and destination; suggested routes to be traveled; effective dates.
PERMIT TYPES
Active or Single Trip – One way movement
Continuing – Issued for repeated movements of the same vehicle and load over same routes; issued for
ninety days or one year.
Three Steel Coil permits - Allowed for gross vehicle weight up to and including 120,000 pounds for a
single trip permit and for a continuing ( formerly called "90 Day" ) permit.
Marina Permit.- A Marina permit has been formalized. The permit will be issued for an unlimited number of
movements of boats between the marina and points of storage, repair, or launch within a 10 mile radius.
Permit will not exceed legal weight, nor exceed 14 feet overall width, or exceed 65 feet overall length.
Movement is not authorized on fully controlled or limited access highways.
Construction Equipment – Movement of construction equipment, up to 12' in width and legal weight, to
and from job site (one year).
FEES
Single Trip – OS only $65 one way $100 and return, OS/OW $135 one way $200 and return, Steel Coil $65
one way, Multi-State OS only $65 one way, Multi-State OS/OW $135 one way, and Emergency $250 one
way $365 and return.
Continuing (90day) – OS only $250 one way $375 and return, OS/OW $500 one way $750 and return,
Steel Coil $125 one way, Michigan Legal $125 one way $125 and return.
Continuing Annual (365 day) – OS only $970 one way $1,170 and return, OS/OW $1,970 one way $2,970
and return, Steel Coil $470 one way, Michigan Legal $470 one way $470 and return.
Construction Equipment – Fee of $100.
ESCORTS AND SIGNS
Labeling — Signs are required on the front and rear of all oversize vehicle. The sign must have a yellow
background with black capital letters 10" high, and have dimensions of at least 7' x 1.5'. Letters should be
at least 10" high with a 1.41" brush stroke. Sign must read "OVERSIZE LOAD"
Flags must be displayed at all four corners of an overwidth vehicle, and must be red or orange and 18"
square.
Escort Vehicles and Personnel —
1.
Escort vehicles, when required by a Special Hauling Permit to accompany an overdimensional or
overweight vehicle or vehicle/ load, shall be required to display a warning sign, yellow with black letters,
reading “OVERSIZE LOAD.” The sign shall be 5' long by 12" high with 8" high letters. Escort vehicles
shall also be required to maintain radio communication with the operator of the permit vehicle and shall
also be required to be equipped with a roof mounted amber flashing or rotating light(s) visible at a
minimum distance of 1,000 feet in normal daylight conditions. Driver of the escort vehicle is to act as a
flagman when needed.
2.
One rear escort vehicle shall be required for the transportation of any vehicle/load with an overall length
in excess of 90'.
3.
One lead (rear on multiple lane highways) escort vehicle shall be required for the transportation of any
vehicle/load with an overall width in excess of 13'.
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4.
One lead escort vehicle equipped with a height sensing device shall be required for the transportation of
any vehicle/load with an overall height in excess of 14'6".
5.
One lead and one rear escort shall be required on any vehicle or vehicle/load with an overall width in
excess of 14'6".
6.
One lead and one rear escort shall be required on any vehicle or vehicle/load with an overall height in
excess of 14'10".
7.
If more than one of the conditions set forth in numbers 2. through 4. above are met (for example, a
load exceeding 13' in width and 90' in length), two escorts (one lead and one rear) shall be required.
8.
Lead escort vehicle, when required, is to precede 500' in advance of permit vehicle/load.
Rear escort vehicle, when required, is to follow 500' back of permit vehicle/load.
Escort requirements are described in the Hauling Permits Operational Guide (Section XII pages 11 – 12) and
also on the OS-1A Limitation and Provision sheet.
When escorts are required, the permittee is responsible for making arrangements for all escorts, including
police escorts.
An escort vehicle driver must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license issued by the state in
which the escort vehicle is registered.
If your permit calls for two private escorts to accompany the load during movement. If you wish, you may
travel with one private escort and one Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) escort if the OSHP has a person
available and are willing to escort the load.
Certification – Pilot Car Escort Certification is not currently required.
FINES
Overdimension Only: Range from $25 to $100 per violation
Overweight Fines:
0-2,000 lbs. $ 80
2,001-5,000 lbs
5,001-10,000 lbs.
over 10,000 lbs.
100, plus $1 per 100 lbs.
130, plus $2 per 100 lbs.
160, plus $3 per 100 lbs.
Minimum fine is $100. Falsification of weights on bills of lading, dock receipts, etc-$5,000, plus 30 days in
jail.
Operators may be fined for either over-axle or over-gross, and may be permitted to shift up to 1,000 lbs to
avoid an over-axle citation.
RESTRICTED TRAVEL
Ohio Turnpike - Please contact for latest information
Ohio Tpk. Commission, (440) 234-2081
No permit
WIDTH:
HEIGHT:
LENGTH:
is required for:
8'6"
13'6"
40' single unit
70' tractor-semitrailer
90' doubles (up to 112')
90,000 GVW (127,000 doubles)
21,000 per axle
Permit is required for:
WIDTH:
14'
HEIGHT:
14' (maximum)
LENGTH:
over 70'
Tandem trailer program allows doubles operations over 70' under permit, up to a maximum 127,400 lbs
GVW.
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Fees for permits on the Ohio Turnpike:
$4 per permit, plus:
$.02 per mile for each foot or fraction overwidth;
$.01 per mile for each foot or fraction overlength;
$.02 per mile for each foot or fraction overheight.
Other requirements:
Doubles combination vehicle operators must obtain special permission from the Turnpike Commission to
operate on the turnpike, and may have minimum dimensions of 90'–106', and a maximum gross weight of
127,000 lbs. GVW.
Slow-Moving Vehicles or Equipment Crossing Railroad Tracks.
No person shall operate or move any crawler-type tractor, steam shovel, derrick, roller or any equipment or
structure having a normal operating speed of six or less miles per hour or a vertical body or load clearance
of less than nine inches above the level surface of a roadway, upon or across any tracks with a railroad
grade crossing without first complying with divisions (A) and (B) of this section.
(A) Before making any such crossing, the person operating or moving any such vehicle or equipment shall
first stop the same, and while stopped he shall listen and look in both directions along such track for any
approaching train and for signals indicating the approach of a train, and shall proceed only upon
exercising due care.
(B) No such crossing shall be made when warning is given by automatic signal or crossing gates or a
flagman or otherwise of the immediate approach of a railroad train or car.
If the normal sustained speed such vehicle, equipment, or structure is not more than three miles per hour,
the person owning, operating or moving the same shall also give notice of such intended crossing to a
station agent or superintendent of the railroad, and a reasonable time shall be given to such railroad to
provide proper protection for such crossing. Where such vehicles or equipment are being used in
constructing or repairing a section of highway lying on both sides of a railroad grade crossing, and in such
construction or repair it is necessary to repeatedly move such vehicles or equipment over such crossing, one
daily notice specifying when such work will start and stating the hours during which it will be prosecuted is
sufficient.
PERMIT OFFICES
2012- Permit Office Closures: Jan.2, Jan.16, Feb. 20, May 28,July 4, Sep. 3, Oct. 8, Nov. 12,
Nov. 22, Dec. 25
DISTRICT 1
2100 NW Street
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 222-9055
DISTRICT 7
St. Mary’s Pike, Route 29
Sidney, OH 45365
(513) 492-1141
DISTRICT 2
317 East Poe Road
Bowling Green, OH 43402
(419) 353-8131
DISTRICT 8
PO Box 272, SR 741
Lebanon, OH 45036
(513) 932-3030
DISTRICT 3
906 North Clark Street
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 324-1511
DISTRICT 9
650 Eastern Avenue
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(614) 773-2691
DISTRICT 4
2088 S. Arlington Rd.
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 786-3100
DISTRICT 10
Muskingum Drive
Marietta, OH 45750
(614) 373-0212
DISTRICT 5
9600 Jacksontown Road
DISTRICT 11
West High Avenue Ext.
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Jacksontown, OH 43030
(614) 323-4400
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(216) 339-6633
DISTRICT 6
400 East Williams Street
Delaware, OH 43015
(614) 363-1251
DISTRICT 12
5500 Transportation Blvd.
Garfield Heights, OH 44125
(216) 581-2100
PORTS OF ENTRY
Port Of Entry-Cincinnati, OH-Lawrenceburg, IN
Port Information
Port Code:
Location Address:
Mailing Address:
4102
4243 Olympic Blvd.
Suite 210
Erlanger, KY 41018
Same As Above
General Phone:
General Fax:
(859) 282-6308
(859) 282-8914
Operational Hours:
8:00 AM-4:30 PM(Eastern)
Weekdays (Monday-Friday)
Port Of Entry-Ashtabula/Conneaut
Port Information
Port Code:
Location Address:
4122
Mailing Address:
1170 Lake Avenue
Ashtabula, OH 44004
Same As Above
Port Director:
General Phone:
Cynthia Verbiak
(440) 964-2510
General Fax:
Operational Hours:
(440) 964-2478
8:00 AM-4:00 PM(Eastern)
Weekdays (Monday-Friday)
Service Port-Cleveland
Port Information
Port Code:
Location Address:
4101
6747 Engle Road
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
Mailing Address:
General Phone:
Same As Above
(440) 891-3800
General Fax:
Operational Hours:
(440) 891-3836
8:00 AM-4:30 PM(Eastern)
Weekdays (Monday-Friday)
Port Of Entry-Columbus
Port Information
Port Code:
Location Address:
Mailing Address:
General Phone:
4103
6431 Alum Creek Drive
Groveport, OH 43125
Same As Above
(614) 497-1865
General Fax:
(614) 497-3559
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Operational Hours:
8:30 AM-5:00 PM(Eastern)
Weekdays (Monday-Friday)
Port Of Entry-Dayton
Port Information
Port Code:
Location Address:
Mailing Address:
Port Director:
4104
3800 Wright Drive
Vandalia, OH 45377
Same As Above
Brooke Jansen
General Phone:
General Fax:
(937) 890-7633 Ext: 126
(937) 890-7485
Operational Hours:
8:00 AM-4:30 PM(Eastern)
Weekdays (Monday-Friday)
Port Of Entry-Toledo-Sandusky
Port Information
Port Code:
Location Address:
Mailing Address:
General Phone:
General Fax:
Operational Hours:
4105
420 Madison
Room 500
Toledo, OH 43604
Same As Above
(419) 259-6424
(419) 259-3703
8:00 AM-4:30 PM(Eastern)
Weekdays (Monday-Friday)
PERMIT ORDERING
Although individuals may contact ODOT District 9's offices with general questions regarding permits, the
district office no longer accepts paper applications. Permit requests can be made via the department's web
site at https://ohpass.dot.state.oh.us/ohpass/login.asp, and additional information is also available online at
http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/Operations/Maintenance/Permits/Pages/default.aspx.
Obtain a user login name and password from ODOT Special Hauling Section by completing an OS – 7 Form
and have your insurance company provide ODOT with a completed OS – 32 Form.
SPECIAL NOTES
Recent Changes – The Ohio Permit Office has moved to 1980 West Broad Street. The telephone and fax
numbers will remain the same. Access to the third floor is through the front desk where visitors need to
sign-in and obtain a “Visitor Access” badge.
Pending Changes –
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