HomeMy WebLinkAbout97-82 - Res. Road Load RestrictionsRESOLUTION NO. 97-82
COUNTY ROAD LOAD RESTRICTIONS
EMERGENCY CLOSING ORDERS
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 subject
to closure for travel by all vehicles exceeding the weight and/or speed limits
as listed herein for a period of 130 days from this date. (Note: The Board may
suspend or extend the closure on any County Road by independent action according
to the prevailing conditions.)
THIS ORDER shall supersede for the period designated any previous order in
conflict herewith, provided that this order shall not supersede or modify any
restrictions now in force covering load limits on bridges located upon the above
described county roads.
The County Roads posted with the following load restrictions are closed to
all vehicles the gross weight (vehicles and load) of which exceeds the following
load limits for the size of tires as set forth:
LOAD RESTRICTIONS
CONVENTIONAL TIRES TUBELESS OR SPECIAL WITH .5 MARKING
Gross Load
Tire Size Each Tire Gross Load
Tire Size Each Tire
7.00 1800 lbs. 8-22.5 2250 lbs.
7.50 2250 lbs. 9-22.5 2800 lbs.
8.25 2800 lbs. 10-22.5 3400 lbs.
9.00 3400 lbs. 11-22.5 4000 lbs.
10.00 4000 lbs. 11-24.5 4000 lbs.
11.00 4500 lbs. 12-22.5 4500 lbs.
12.00 & over 4500 lbs. 12-24.5 & over 4500 lbs.
EMERGENCY LOAD RESTRICTIONS
CONVENTIONAL TIRES TUBELESS OR SPECIAL WITH .5 MARKING
7.00
7.50
8.25
9.00
10.00
11.00 & over
1800 lbs.
1800 lbs.
1900 lbs.
2250 lbs.
2750 lbs.
3000 lbs.
8-22.5
9-22.5
10-22.5
11-22.5
11-24.5
12-22.5 & over
1800 lbs.
1900 lbs.
2250 lbs.
2750 lbs.
2750 lbs.
3000 lbs.
In accordance with RCW 36.75.270 and RCW 46.44.080, these emergency restrictions
may be imposed effective immediately, by posting the roads involved.
When imposing load restrictions pursuant to this resolution, the Mason County
Road 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 load-
ing 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.
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PERMITS ALLOWING TRANSPORTATION ALONG RESTRICTED ROADS. Permits may be issued by
the Mason County Road Department to allow the operation of trucks transporting perish-
able 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 high-
waytifrom undo damage.
VIOLATION -TRAFFIC INFRACTION. Any violation of these restrictions constitute an
infraction under the provisions of RCW 46.44.105; RCW 46.44.080. Any person found to
have violated any posted limitations of a highway or section of highway shall be assessed
a monetary penalty of not less than one hundred and fifty dollars.
CIVIL LIABILITY PENALTY. Violators are also subject to civil liability for the
damage caused by such violations as provided under RCW 46.44.110 and RCW 46.44.120.
POSTING ROAD CLOSURES. The County Road Engineer or Rodd Supervisor- in and for
said Mason County is delegated the authority in the absen e of said Board of County Com-
missioners, and with their permission to close any and all County Roads from time to
time whenever he deems it necessary to protect and maintain said roads; but that he
shall, before closing said County Roads, post notices of such closing at each end of
said road, for the purpose of giving due notice to the public of .,aid closure of road
or roads.
The Board of County Commissioners of Mason County hereby re!,elves to place the
above described Load Restrictions and Emergency Closing Orders in effect immediately
and the county road purpose described herein is declared a uubliL necessity and the
County Road Engineer shall be and is hereby ordered and ar,thorizrd to proceed as
prescribed by law.
ADOPTED this 22nd day of November, 1982.
ATTEST:
Clerk of the Board
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CC:
rsecuting Attorney
Cmmers.
Auditor
Engineer
Prosecutor
Publish: 1 time
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Chairman
Member
Member
- December 2 , 1982 (Bill Road Dept.)