HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-88 - Res. for Load/Speed Restrictions and Emergency Closing Orders for County Roads RESOLUTION NO.Zc7LO
.LOAD/SPEED.RESTRICTIONS AND
EMERGENCY CLOSING ORDERS FOR COUNTY ROADS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant.to the emergency provisions of RCW 36.75,270 and RCW
46.44.080,,all Mason County roads are hereby immediately subiect to closure for travel by all vehicles exceeding the
weight and/or speed limits as listed herein until rescinded. (Note:The Board may suspend the closure on any County
Road by independent action according to the prevailing conditions).
TIES ORDER shall not supersede or modify any restrictions now in force covering load limits on bridges F
located upon county roads.
THE COUNTY ROADS.posted with the following load restrictions are closed to all vehicles with a gross
weight(vehicles and load)which exceeds"the following load limits for the size of tires as stated in WAC 468-38-080
and as set forth below:
EMERGENCY LOAD RESTRICTIONS
CONVENTIONAL TIRES TUBELESS OR'SPECIAL WITH.5 MARKING
Gross Load Gross Load
Tire Size Each Tire Tire Size Each Tire
7.00 1800 lbs. 8-22.5 2250 lbs.
7.50 2250 lbs. 9-22.5 28001bs.
8.25 2806 lbs. 10-22.5 3400 lbs:
9.00 3400 lbs. 11-22.5 4000 lbs.
10.00 4000 lbs. 11-24.5 4060 Ibs.
11.00&over 4500 lbs. 12-22.5&over 4500 lbs.
SEVERE EMERGENCY LOAD RESTRICTIONS
CONVENTIONAL TIRES TUBELESS OR SPECIAL WITH.5 MARKING
Gross Load Gross Load
Tire Size Each Tire Tire Size Each Tire
7.00 1800 lbs. 8-22.5 1,800 lbs.
7.50 1800 lbs. 9-22.5 1900 lbs.
8.25 1900 lbs. 10-22.5 2250 lbs.
9.00 2250 lbs. 11 22.5 27501bs.
10.00 2750 lbs. 11-24.5 2750'Ibs.
11.00&over 3000 lbs. 12-22.5&over 3000 lbs.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH RCW 36.75.270,36.80.030 and RCW 46.44.080,these emergency restrictions
may be imposed effective immediately,by posting the roads_involved.Mason County Board of Commissioners,hereby
authorizes the County Engineer or their designee,as needed or at the direction of the County Commissioners,to
prohibit or restrict as to weight and speed the operation of vehicles upon County roads likely to sustain serious damage
by reason of weather or environmental conditions by posting said County roads with Emergency Load Restrictions or
Severe Emergency Load Restrictions,as defined by WAC 468-38-080,and posting a speed limit restriction.
WHEN IMPOSING LOAD RESTRICTIONS pursuant to this Resolution,the Mason County Public
Works Department shall specify and display by posted signs,whichever of the above schedules of load restrictions is
necessary to protect the county road from damage.
NO ALLOWANCE SHALL BE MADE for any second gear axle suspended from the frame of the vehicle
independent of the regular driving axle,otherwise known as"rigid trail'axles. Allowance will be made for single tires
only on the front of any truck. The load distribution on any axle of a vehicle shall be such that it will not load the tires
on said axles in excess of the prescribed load,as above set-forth. Any loading in excess of the specified maximums as
listed herein will be considered a violation of this order. If the motive power for any type of trailer is inadequate to
safely handle the specified maximum load as listed herein for such trailer,then in that event,the load on the trailer shall
be reduced sufficiently to allow said truck and trailer to operate with safety.
PERMITS ALLOWING TRANSPORTATION ALONG RESTRICTED ROADS. Permits may be issued
by the Mason County Public Works Department to allow the operation of trucks transporting perishable commodities
or commodities necessary for the health and welfare of local residents on such county roads,which may be closed or
restricted. Such permit may include weight and speed restrictions,plus other restrictions deemed necessary to protect
the roadway from undo damage. Vehicles with a gross weight of less than 10,500 lbs(GVW)shall be permitted to
operate at full capacity under this resolution.(By general rule emergency vehicles do not need a special permit,but may
require weight and speed restrictions.School buses maybe required to run emergency bus routes with possible speed
restrictions).
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Load/Speed Restrictions and
Emergency Closin Orders for County Roads
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VIOLATION-TRAFFIC INFRACTION. Any violation of these restrictions constitutes an infraction
under the provisions of RCW 46.44.105;RCW 46.44.080.
CIVIL LIABILITY PENALTY. Violators are also subject to civil liability for ihe,damage caused by such
violations as provided under RCW 46.44.110 and RCW 46.44.120.
POSTING ROAD CLOSURES.The Board of County Commissioners delegates the authority in the
absence of the said Board of County Commissioners,permission to close any and all county roads by publishing and
posting notice in accordance with RCW 47.48.020;provided,however,that in cases of emergency or conditions,the
County Engineer or their designee may,witbout permission or delay,close county roads temporarily to all vehicles or
designated class of vehicles or place other conditions or restrictions by posting notice at each end of the closed portion
of road(s).Such restrictions shall be effective immediately upon posting.
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MASON COUNTY hereby resolves to place the
above described Load Restrictions and Emergency Closing Orders in effect until rescinded and the county road purpose
described herein Is declared a public necessity and the County Engineer shall be and is hereby ordered and authorized
to proceed as prescribed by law.
ADOPTED this�bYd day of020.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY,WASI-IINGTON
ATTEST:
C "-911ARON TRASK Chair
M K� H,Cle of the Board
KEVIN S,. ,Vice Chair
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RANDY NEA IN,Commissioner
TIM VVHITEHEAD, >y D
cc: Commissioners
Public Works
Prosecutor
Sheriff
Publ.:I Time: 11/12/20(Bill: Mason CountyDepL of Public Works)
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