Overview
West Virginia oversize and overweight permits are issued by the West Virginia Department of Transportation. Single-trip permits are valid for five working days.
Permit approval depends on the proposed route, dimensions, axle weights and infrastructure conditions.
Permit Office
| Office | West Virginia Department of Transportation |
| Address | Building 5, Room 337, State Capitol Complex, Charleston, West Virginia 25305 |
| Contact | (304) 558-0384 |
| Hours | 7:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. (ET) |
Permit Basics
| Permit validity | Single-trip permits are issued for five (5) working days. |
| Operating time | 7:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. (ET) |
Dimensions & Weights
Routine permit limits
| Length | No maximum set; depends on load and routes |
| Overhang | 15′ front, 30′ rear |
| Width | 16′ (15′ on 2-lane highways) |
| Height | 15′ |
| Axle / group | Spacing | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Single | — | 28,000 |
| Tandem | — | 45,000 |
| Tridum | — | 50,000 |
| Quad | — | 55,000 |
Escort Requirements
| Based on | Escorts required |
|---|---|
| Width | On 2-lane highways — width 10′6″: 1 front |
| Width | On 2-lane highways — width over 12′: 2 (front & rear) |
| Width | On 2-lane highways — width over 15′: 3 (2 front & 1 rear) + police escort |
| Width | On 2-lane highways — width over 16′: as required by permit; must be accompanied by WV DOT |
| Width | On 4+ lane highways — width over 12′: 1 rear |
| Width | On 4+ lane highways — width over 14′: 2 (front & rear) |
| Width | On 4+ lane highways — width over 15′: 3 (1 front & 2 rear) |
| Width | On 4+ lane highways — width over 16′: as required by permit; must be accompanied by WV DOT |
| Length | On 2-lane highways — length 75′: 1 rear |
| Length | On 2-lane highways — length over 95′: 2 (front & rear) |
| Length | On 4+ lane highways — length over 95′: 1 rear |
| Length | On 4+ lane highways — length over 100′: 2 (front & rear) |
| Overhang | On 2-lane and 4+ lane highways — overhang over 10′: 1 |
| Height | On 2-lane and 4+ lane highways — height over 13′9″: permittee must give notice to owners of overhead wires, cables or other facilities that may be affected (owners are not required to make changes) |
| Height | On 2-lane and 4+ lane highways — height over 15′: 1 front with pole |
Notes
- Gross Weight — 5 Axles: 104,000
- Gross Weight — 6 Axles: 120,000
- Gross Weight — 7 Axles: 120,000
- Gross Weight — 8 Axles: 120,000