Overview
Utah oversize and overweight permits are issued by the Utah Department of Transportation, Port of Entry Section. Single-trip permits are valid for four consecutive days (96 hours).
Permit approval depends on the proposed route, dimensions, axle weights and infrastructure conditions.
Permit Office
| Office | Utah Department of Transportation, Port of Entry Section |
| Address | 4501 South 2700 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84119 |
| Contact | (801) 965-4508 |
| Hours | 7:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (MT) |
Permit Basics
| Permit validity | Single-trip permits are valid for four (4) consecutive days (96 hours). |
| Operating time | 7:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (MT) |
Dimensions & Weights
Routine permit limits
| Length | No maximum length |
| Width | 17′ (over requires special DOT approval) |
| Height | 17′6″ (over requires special DOT approval) |
| Axle / group | Spacing | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Single | — | 29,500 |
| Tandem | — | 50,000 |
| Tridum | — | 61,750 |
| Quad | — | See permit conditions |
| Trunnion | — | 50,000 |
Escort Requirements
| Based on | Escorts required |
|---|---|
| Width | On all secondary highways — width of 12′: 1 front |
| Width | On all secondary highways — width of 14′ or more: 2 (front & rear) |
| Width | On all secondary highways — width over 17′ (plus 2 police vehicles): 2 (front & rear) |
| Length | On all secondary highways — length of 105′–120′: 1 rear |
| Length | On all secondary highways — length over 120′: 2 (front & rear) |
| Overhang | On all secondary highways — overhang of 20′ or more: 1 |
| Height | On all secondary highways — height of 16′ or more: 2 (front & rear with high pole) |
| Height | On all secondary highways — height over 17′6″ (notify utilities) or cannot maintain minimum posted speed: 2 (front & rear) + police / 2 (front & rear) |
Notes
- Gross Weight — 5 Axles: 100,000
- Gross Weight — 6 Axles: 136,750
- Gross Weight — 7 Axles: 148,500
- Gross Weight — 8 Axles: 186,750