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West Virginia Oversize Permits

Below is some important oversize permit regulation information for the state of West Virginia.

In West Virginia, you need an oversize permit if your vehicle exceeds 8’6″ wide, 13’6″ high, 65′ long or 80,000 pounds. 

If you need to apply for a West Virginia oversize permit, call (888) 737-6483 now or contact us. 

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LEGAL DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS​
Legal Width:8’6 on Interstate, US, state routes, and local roads, Lanes greater than 10’0 wide
8’0 on Local roads, Lanes 10’0 wide or less
Legal Height:13'6
Legal Length:-Semi Tractor/Trailer combination
Interstate and National Network Highways: Unlimited length
US routes/State routes/County * City roads: 70’0
-Semi Trailer: 53’0
Rear tractor axle to first trailer 37’0 maximum
-Mobile homes: 45’0
-Travel Trailer/Tow vehicle (combination): 65’0
-Saddle Mount Vehicles: 97’0
Legal Overhang Front:3'0
Legal Weight Gross:80,000
Legal Overhang Rear:6'0
Legal Trailer Length:-Semi Tractor/Trailer combination
Interstate and National Network Highways: Unlimited length
US routes/State routes/County * City roads: 70’0
-Semi Trailer: 53’0
Rear tractor axle to first trailer 37’0 maximum
-Mobile homes: 45’0
-Travel Trailer/Tow vehicle (combination): 65’0
-Saddle Mount Vehicles: 97’0
Legal Kingpin:N/A
Legal Weight Single:20,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Tandem:34,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Tridem:N/A
Legal Weight Quad:N/A
Legal Weight Doubles:34,000 lbs.
Legal Weight Triples: 42,500 lbs.
Load Exemptions:Steel beams & poles:
80’0 long
Must use stretch trailer or pole dolly
PERMIT FEES​
Permit Fee/Legal Weight:$20.00
Permit Fee/Overweight:$20.00 +$0.04 per ton per mile
Superload Fees:$20.00 + $0.04 per ton per mile + Low Impact Monitor (if applicable)
-Superload applications not activated within 30 days of approval: $20.00
-Low Impact Monitors
Monitor overweight loads crossing over specific bridges/structures
Monitors may be assigned at any time
Fees:
First Bridge: $150.00
Second bridge: $100.00
Additional bridges: $50.00
Maximum fee: $750.00
Mileage Fees:
Annual Fees:-Oversize: $200.00
-Oversize/overweight: $500.00
-Seagoing: $150.00
1-15 permits
-Mobile Home: $200.00
Additional Fees:
AGENCY GENERAL INFO​
Phone: 304-558-9547, 304-558-2883
Email:
Status Phone: 304-558-9547, 304-558-2883
Website:https://transportation.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx
Hours of Operation:7:30 am - 4:00 pm Eastern
Permit Valid For: 5 Days
Single Trip Mobile Home permits are good for 10 days.

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