Seasonal Weight Limits
Seasonal weight restrictions on all county roads have been lifted, effective April 14, 2008 at 6:00a.m.
INGHAM COUNTY ROAD WEIGHT
Truck drivers should check their Truck Operator Maps to determine how each county road is classified. Truck Operator Maps detailing weight restrictions and unrestricted all-season routes are available at the Ingham County Road Commission Permits Department. Call (517) 676-2200 for more information. The Ingham County Road Commission’s web site can also be accessed for weight restriction information at www.inghamcrc.org. Information for surrounding counties can be accessed at www.micountyroads.org.
In general, the maximum allowed weight on county roads is reduced by 25% on Class A roads, and 35% on Class B roads while the frost comes out of the roadbed. Single axles with normal axle weights of 18,000 pounds are reduced to 13,500 on Class A roads, and to 11,700 pounds on Class B roads. Tandem-axles carrying a standard axle weight of 16,000 pounds are restricted to 12,000 pounds on Class A roads, and from 13,000 pounds to 8,450 on Class B roads.