Current through September 2, 2024
Section 39.03.01.201 - DESIGNATED ROUTES FOR EXTRA-LENGTH VEHICLE COMBINATIONS UP TO ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE THOUSAND (129,000) POUNDS01.Designated Routes for Vehicle Lengths and Weights. All designated state-approved routes for vehicle combinations to operate at lengths and weights above one hundred five thousand five hundred (105,500) pounds will be identified on the "Designated Extra Length Excess Weight up to 129,000 Pound Map" which is available online and Ports of Entry.02.Requests To Add Routes. Routes not currently designated to operate at up to one hundred twenty-nine thousand (129,000) pounds and maintained under the purview of the department may be requested to be added. The request process is as follows: a. Requestor will complete the request form (ITD 4886) and submit the completed from to the Idaho Transportation Department Office of the Chief Engineer. The requestor will forward the form to the adjacent local jurisdictions.b. Once submitted, the request will be reviewed for completeness and the department will complete an analysis for engineering and safety criteria. The criteria will include an assessment of pavement and bridges to allow legal tire, axle, and gross weight limits as per Section 49-1001 and 49-1002, Idaho Code, and route off-track requirements, including road width and curvature. Additional consideration will be given to traffic volumes and other safety factors.c. Once the analysis is completed, the request will be submitted to the Chief Engineer, who will report to the Idaho Transportation Board Sub-committee.d. The Idaho Transportation Board Sub-committee will make a recommendation (approve, reject, or request additional information) to the Idaho Transportation Board based on the Department's analysis.e. If the Idaho Transportation Board recommends approval or denial, it will instruct the Chief Engineer to issue a letter of determination. An adverse person may contest the letter of determination and request a hearing. The hearing will be conducted pursuant to the Idaho Administrative Procedures Act, Title 67, Chapter 52, Idaho Code.f. The Chief Engineer or designee will conduct the hearing(s) and make a determination after the hearing(s) are held. Following the determination, the Chief Engineer will issue Findings and a Preliminary Order, hereafter referred to as Preliminary Order.g. The Department will notify the requestor of the Chief Engineer's Preliminary Order and post to the Idaho Transportation Department Web site.h. An appeal of the Preliminary Order may be made pursuant to the Idaho Administrative Procedures Act, Title 67, Chapter 52, Idaho Code. The appeal will be made to the Director of the Idaho Transportation Department.03.Local Highways Approved Routes. Local routes will be added or removed on the "Designated Routes Up to 129,000 Pound Map" when information and approval is provided to the Department by the local jurisdiction having authority over the local route.Idaho Admin. Code r. 39.03.01.201