U.S. Highway Weight Limitation

To prevent the stressing of Federal Highway Bridges, the Federal Bridge Formula uses the spacing of axles on vehicles to help identify the maximum allowable gross vehicle weight. Various factors such as type of cargo, distribution of cargo within the container and different types of equipment (e.g. steel vs. aluminum containers, flush vs. slider chassis, tractor weight/type, gensets for reefer) will affect the determination of an absolute maximum cargo payload.

Due to the variety of variables that factor into the bridge formula calculation, we offer the following recommended guideline for the average maximum container payload weights.

CIL freight could transport all kinds of type containers to all kinds of locations. Any inquiry please email to rate@cilfreight.com

NOTE: Strict adherence to reefer weights. Limit of tare weight shown on container may never be exceeded.

More information:

• U.S. Road Weight Limits(download PDF)
• Federal Bridge Laws (download PDF)
• Federal Size Regulations (download PDF)
• Federal Bridge Gross Weight Formula(download PDF)