Overview
Nebraska oversize and overweight permits are issued by the Nebraska Department of Roads. Single-trip permits are valid for ten travel days.
Permit approval depends on the proposed route, dimensions, axle weights and safety conditions.
Permit Office
| Office | Nebraska Department of Roads |
| Address | Permit Office Room 123, 1400 Nebraska Hwy 2, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509 |
| Contact | (402) 471-0034 |
| Hours | 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (CT) |
Permit Basics
| Permit validity | Single-trip permits are valid for ten (10) travel days. |
| Operating time | 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (CT) |
Dimensions & Weights
Routine permit limits
| Length | 125′. If over 85′ long on interstates, a light bar must be affixed to the rear of the trailer. |
| Width | 16′ |
| Height | 16′ |
| Weight | Maximum 160,000 lbs; Federal Bridge Formula applies |
| Axle / group | Spacing | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Single | — | 20,000 |
| Tandem | — | 40,000 |
| Tridum | — | 60,000 |
| Quad | — | 70,000 |
Escort Requirements
| Based on | Escorts required |
|---|---|
| Width | On all state highway system — width over 12′ except mobile homes or modulars: 1 (on interstate or 4-lane divided highway, light-bar alternative may be allowed) |
| Length | On all state highway system — length over 100′ may be required depending on routing and load: 1 (on interstate or 4-lane divided highway, light-bar alternative may be allowed) |
| Height | On all state highway system — height over 14′6″ may be required depending on routing and load: 1 |
| Height | On all state highway system — over 16′: pre-route survey required, 1 front escort with height pole |
- Rear escort must maintain a minimum of 300′ distance from the rear of the over-dimensional vehicle
- Light-bar alternative on interstate or 4-lane divided highway requires oversize signs on front and/or rear plus one revolving amber light on top of tractor
- Department of Roads reserves the right to require front and rear escort vehicles at any time when determined necessary for safety