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Ohio Department of Transportation

Special Hauling Permits Section1980 West Broad St.Columbus, Ohio 43223Third Floor Mailstop #5140

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When is a Permit Needed?• Whenever a vehicle/load are to move on the

highway with weights or dimensions that exceed the limits set forth in the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) sections 5577.04 and 5577.05 a Special Hauling Permit (SHP) must be obtained.

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Why is a permit needed?

• Permits establish a regulatory structure that allows the movement of oversize/overweight vehicles that strikes a balance among:– Promoting commerce– Safety

• Of other highway users• Highway system• Ensure loads arrive at their destination• Impact to the highway system

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Permit Authority

– 23 USC 127 (a)– ORC 4513.34

• Director of Transportation• Local Authority

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ORC 4513.34 Permit Definition

– A permit is:• Written Authorization to operate or move a

vehicle or combination of vehicles of a size or weight vehicle/load exceeding maximum specified in ORC 5577.01 to 5577.99.

The Permit authorizing the move, must be carried in the vehicle and shall be open to inspection by any law enforcement official or a representative of the issuing authority.

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ODOT Permit vs. Local Permit

– An ODOT Permit is valid on any highway designated as an Interstate, US Route or State Route.

This includes segments of Interstate, US Routes within a Local Authority’s boundaries.

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ODOT Permit vs Local Permit

– Local roadways may appear in the routing on an ODOT Permit. This is for delineation purposes only.

The vehicle/load cannot travel on any local roadway without a permit issued by the Local Authority having jurisdiction.

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ODOT Permit vs. Local Permitcont.

• A Local Permit is valid on any highway, roadway or street within the Jurisdiction of the Local Authority.

• A Local Authority cannot require its permit fora load/vehicle which has been issued a permit

by ODOT for an Interstate, US Route, or State Route designated roadway. • ODOT cannot require a permit if a local

authority has issued a permit within their jurisdiction.

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Permit Issuance

– ODOT Issues permits Administrative Code (OAC) Sections 5501:2-1-01 through 5501:2-1-17

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OAC Highlights

– Non-Divisible load (Mirrors 23 CFR 658.5 Safety devices)

– Wording regarding number of trips– Reporting of estimated & actual Trips – Public Projects– Paperwork errors– Permit Duration– Extensions– Refunds

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OAC Highlights– Fee Schedule

• Includes compensation for roadway uses• Routine Issue -flat fee• Superloads

–Per ton mile fee ($0.04) for loads weighing greater than 120,000lbs.

• Overdimension Loads- flat fee– Liability insurance requirement ($500,000)

– Re-transmission allowed

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FORM OS-1A

– Provides general guidance on the use of an ODOT Hauling Permit. Broken down into: » General Limitations» Operating Limitations» Days/Hours of Operation» Warning Flags and Signs» Lighting» Private Escort Vehicles» Penalties for Violation

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What Qualifies for a Permit?

• SHP’s will not generally be issued for built-up loads that are divisible into legal loads or loads that have not been loaded to the least over dimension or the least overweight.

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Maximum Weights allowed by a permit

• Single Axle maximum weight allowed is 29,000 pounds.

• Short Tandem maximum weight allowed is 36,000 pounds.

• Long Tandem maximum weight allowed is 50,000 pounds, provided the tandem has a minimum 4'1" spacing, the vehicle has sufficient inner and outer bridge spacing to achieve the requested weight and the vehicle must pass analysis.

• Short Tri Axle maximum weight allowed is 47,000 pounds.

• Short Quad Axle or Long Tri Axle, maximum weight allowed is 60,000 pounds.

• Long Quad Axle, maximum weight allowed is 80,000 lbs.

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Types of Permits• By far the bulk of SHP’s issued are for a Single Trip (or

Single Trip and Return) to be made within a 5 day window with a specific vehicle, load, origin, destination and route. Weights and dimensions are clearly indicated on the permit and may not be exceeded.

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Types of Permits

• The SHP Section also offers Continuing (90 day) and Continuing Annual (365 day) permits that allow for multiple moves of specified oversize and/or overweight loads between origin and destination over a specified route.

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Types of Permits

• Blanket Permits allow for the frequent movement of overdimensional (not overweight) loads on all State, U.S. and Interstate highways in Ohio and are valid for up to 365 days.

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Regional Haul Permits

• Issued to vehicles and/or loads that exceed ORC 5577.01 through 5577.09 and not in conformity with ORC 4513.01 through 4513.37

• Issued from point “a” to point “b” over a specific route.

• Loads can be Divisible.

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Regional Continued

• Can add up to five total destinations• Max distance 150 miles from the point of

origin over a passed analyzed route.• Routine dimensions 120,000 lbs. issued

for single trip and 90 day only.• Superload dimensions and Over 120,000

lbs. single trip permits only.

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PERMIT PROCESSING

Technical Review Unit---

Superload Unit

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Technical Review UnitThe Technical Review Unit of the Special

Hauling Permit Section issues permits: to a maximum

• 14’0” in width, • 14’6” in height • 120,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight. • Permits for loads in this range are termed

“Routine Issue”. Larger or heavier loads are “Superloads” and will be discussed later.

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Routing Requirements for all Permits

• Maximum permittable length is limited by the capability of a vehicle and/ or load to safely maneuver all physical features along the designated route without causing undue hazard or delay to other traffic.

• Maximum permittable height will be limited to 4” less than the least vertical clearance of fixed structures along the designated route. ODOT does not check clearances for anything outside of fix overhead structures (overpasses), this is the responsibility of the hauler prior to movement.

• Maximum permittable width will be the roadway pavement width minus 8’ for oncoming traffic. If 8’ of reserve pavement cannot be maintained additional escorts, including uniformed law enforcement officers in marked cruisers, may be required.

• Maximum permittable weight is limited by the structural analysis of an application using the applied for weights (within axle weight limits) and spacing. This analysis may require that ODOT change your route from what is requested to a route that will not cause undue damage to the State infrastructure.

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Routine Issue Permits

• The Special Hauling Permit Section has issued over 256,000 “Routine Issue” permits in 2015.

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Routine Issue Permits

• The average turn-around time for “Routine Issue” SHP issuance for calendar year 2015 was less than 5 minutes.

This with an error rate of less than 00.01%

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Superload Unit• The Superload Unit of the Special Hauling Permit

Section issues permits for loads which exceed the Routine Issue limits.

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Superload Permits• More than 62,000 superload permits were issued

in 2015.

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Overdimensional Superloads• Great care is taken in the routing and coordination

of all superloads to avoid incidents.

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Overweight Superloads

• Vehicle and load combinations with a gross vehicle weight greater than 120,000 lbs.

• special processing is necessary

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Overweight Superloads Processing• Structural analysis is performed for each overweight

superload permit application.– Analysis is performed “in-house” at the SHP Section for loads

of 250,000 lbs. or less using the OHPASS software.– Loads with gvw that exceeds 250,000 lbs. or where suitable

analysis results cannot be obtained at the SHP Section are sent to the Office of Structural Engineering for a more detailed structural analysis.

– Both methods currently rely on BARS software and data to perform this analysis.

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Overweight Superloads Processing• The results of structural analysis typically include

some conditional bridge crossings such as :– Vehicle Isolation– Reduced Speed– Center (transversely) on Bridge– Cross in “Crab” Position

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Overweight Superload Processing

• The average turn-around time for overweight superload permit processing for calendar year 2015 was 3.5 days.

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Overweight Superload The heaviest of the overweight superloads that

Ohio has worked on have exceeded 1,000,000 lbs. gross weight.

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Superload Operation

In addition to civilian escort requirements, Ohio State Highway Patrol escorts are often required to accompany superload moves for the safety of the travelling public.

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Superload Operation• And some are even

escorted by ODOT.• ODOT escorted

208 superloadsover 80,000 milesof highway.

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Careful planning is needed for the safe transport of these loads

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Ohio Permit Administration Software System (OHPASS)

• Internet based• User Friendly• Manages all Administrative functions• Real time analysis• Permit status tracking• Allows 24hr./365 day system issued permits

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System Issue Limits

• Up to 14’6’’ high• Up to 14’ wide• Up to 159,999lbs. Gross weight• No more than 29,000lbs. Per axle and is

under the maximum group limits.• Must have a passed analysis on the

mapping page and no comments added on the payment screen.

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Food Fuel or Rest language

• Starting September 6th 2016• The following statement is being added to all permits.• The permittee is authorized to exit the permitted route at any State Highway

intersection for food, fuel, rest, or repair provided that the hauler does not travel more than 5,280 feet (1 mile) from the interchange (measured as a lane mile from the junction of the off ramp) and does not cross under (if permitted height exceeds 13 feet 6 inches) or over any structure (structure is defined as anything 10 feet wide or greater). When re-entering the permitted route, the permittee must abide by the same restrictions as when exiting the permitted route. By traveling more than 5,280 feet (1 mile) or crossing over or under (if permitted height exceeds 13 feet 6 inches) any structure the permittee will be considered off route. In the event that the permittee travels beyond the one mile limit, crosses a structure within the one mile variance, or violates any other provision of the permit, the permittee is in violation and subject to applicable fines and penalties. The permittee should have the ability to see the facility where they are stopping from the permitted route. ODOT recommends that the permittee familiarize themselves with the various exits and entrances they may choose.

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ODOT Special Hauling Permits Web Page

All information contained• OS-1A’s• Operational Guide• Link to OHPASS• Links to Local Permits• Links to Laws and Rules• Other Support information• http://www.dot.state.oh/permits/

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Contacts

Jeff HonefangerManager614-351-5520

Mike MorelandPermit Supervisor614-351-5530

Jeff WhitemanAdministrative Section Supervisor614-351-5537