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Mt. Hope Bridge Weight Restrictions
| Maximum gross weight (NO EXCEPTIONS) | 40 tons (80,000 lbs.) |
| Horizontal Clearance between sidewalk curbs | 27' |
| Maximum Grade | 3.8% |
| Maximum Width Permitted | 13' 6" |
| Maximum Height Permitted | 16' |
All inquiries regarding the above will be directed to the Director of Engineering or a designee.
RI Over-The-Road Permits
A vehicle exceeding the limitations below is required to secure an "over-the-road" permit from the State of Rhode Island. This is handled by the Registry of Motor Vehicles at: Oversize Permits 401-588-3011. RI State Police need to be notified by all over-width vehicles so that they can provide a mandatory escort over the bridge.
The regulations from the Motor Vehicle Act of the State of Rhode Island for all highways and bridges impose limitations as follows:
Length: 40’0” – single unit. Tractor semi-trailer combinations – no overall length limit but semi-trailer can not be more than 55’0” ft.
Width: 8’6”
Height: 13’6”
Weight: Rhode Island Bridge Formula
Vehicles exceeding the above sizes must obtain a State of RI permit and contact the Director of Engineering or a designee for approval to cross the bridge.
