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Colorado Oversize and Overweight Permits

Maximum Load Sizes in Colorado Before a Permit is Required

  • Length: 75 feet

  • Width: 8'6" feet

  • Height: 14'6" feet

  • Weight: 80,000 lbs on the Interstate; 85,000 lbs on other roads

  • Overhang: 4 feet front; 10 feet rear

When Are Pilot Cars or Escort Vehicles Required in Colorado?

  • Width:
    Over 13’2 Lanes1 Front Escort
    Over 15’4 Lanes1 Rear Escort

  • Height:
    Over 16’1 Front Escort with pole

  • Length:
    Over 85’2 Lanes (mountain roads) 1 Front Escort
    Over 110’2 Lanes 1 Front Escort
    Over 115’4 Lanes 1 Rear Escort

How Much Do Trucking Permits Cost in Colorado?

  • Single Trip Oversize Permit: $30

  • Single Trip Overweight Permit: $30 + $10 per axle

  • Single Trip Oversize & Overweight Permit: $30 + $10 per axle

  • Annual Oversize & Overweight Permit: $400

  • Annual Overweight Permit: $400

  • Special Permits: $125

  • Superload Single Trip Permit: $800

  • Credit Card Fee: $4 per transaction

Colorado Oversize and Overweight Permit Limits

Maximum Weight Limits for Oversize Loads in Colorado (With Permit)

  • Single Axle Weight Permits: 22,000 to 27,000 pounds

  • Tandem Axle Weight Permits: 42,000 to 50,000 pounds

  • Tridem Axle Weight Permits: 55,000 to 65,000 pounds

  • Quadem Axle Weight Permits: 60,000 to 72,000 pounds

  • Five Axle Weight Permits: 106,000 to 132,000 pounds

  • Six Axle Weight Permits: 119,000 to 147,000 pounds

  • Seven Axle Weight Permits: 132,000 to 162,000 pounds

  • Eight Axle Weight Permits: 137,000 to 169,000 pounds

Maximum Load Dimensions in Colorado (With Permit)

  • Max Length with Permit: 130 feet

  • Max Overhang with Permit: Case-by-case

  • Max Width with Permit: 17 feet

  • Max Height with Permit: Varies by route

Learn More About Super Load Permits in Colorado 

Loads exceeding 17 feet in width or 200,000 pounds in gross vehicle weight must submit an application to the state at least one week before the shipment date. Utility clearance letters are mandatory for all loads exceeding 17'6" in height.

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