NEBRASKA OVERWEIGHT PERMITS
Nebraska Oversize/overweight Permits
Nebraska Department of Roads
Address: Permit Office Room 123 1400 Nebraska Hwy 2 Lincoln, Nebraska 68509
Contact: (402) 471-0034
Hours: 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (CT)
Permits
Single trip permits are valid for ten (10) travel days.
Weight:
| Single | 20,000 |
| Tandem | 40,000 |
| Tridum | 60,000 |
| Quad | 70,000 |
Gross Weight:
| Maximum 160,000 |
Federal Bridge Formula Applies
Length: 125’ (If over 85’ long on interstates a light bar must be affixed to the rear of the trailer.)
Width: 16’
Height: 16’
When Escorts Are Needed:
(Note: Rear escort must maintain a minimum of 300’ distance from rear of O/O vehicle.)
On All State Highway System: # of Escorts
| Width over 12’ except for mobile homes or modulars | 1* |
| Length over 100’ – may be required depending on routing and load | 1* |
| Height over 14’6” – may be required depending on routing and load | 1 |
| Over 16’, a pre-route survey will be required | 1 Front escort with height pole |
*On interstate or 4-Lane divided highway, an alternative light bar attachment may be allowed in lieu of an escort. Must have oversize signs on front and or rear+ 1 revolving amber light on top of tractor.
Department of Roads reserves the right to require an escort vehicle for the front and rear of over-dimensional vehicle or loads at any time the department determines it to be necessary for safety purposes.
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Did you know that we have information on Colorado oversize permits as well?
We follow all the regulations in federal, state, and local oversize & overweight provisions. For more Nebraska Oversize/Overweight Permit (OSOW) office regulation information.