State rankings

Bridge Laws by State

Michigan has the highest Bridge Weight Limit (164,000 lbs), followed by Alaska (145,000 lbs) and Wyoming (117,000 lbs). Missouri has the lowest (73,280 lbs).

Infrastructure & EnergyLaw50 states · 3 metricsUpdated Jan 1, 2023Original page
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Bridge Weight Limit

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Distribution Median and middle halfThe median is the middle value: half of places are above it, half below. The middle half is the range holding the central 50% of places.More in the glossary →

Each dot is one state; the lines mark the median and the middle half.

Median
80,000 lbs
Middle half 80K lbs – 85.1K lbs
Average
86,020 lbs
48 states
Highest
164,000 lbs
Michigan
Lowest
73,280 lbs
Missouri

Data

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50 states · # = rank by Bridge Weight Limit
#
1Michigan164,000 lbs11No
2Alaska145,000 lbs11Yes
3Wyoming117,000 lbs8No
4Idaho105,500 lbs6LCV
4North Dakota105,500 lbs7LCV
6Nebraska95,000 lbs7No
7Oklahoma90,000 lbs—LCV
7Maine90,000 lbs—No
9Louisiana88,000 lbs4No
9Hawaii88,000 lbs—No
11New Mexico86,400 lbs—No
12Kansas85,500 lbs—LCV
13Colorado85,000 lbs—LCV
14Alabama84,000 lbs6No
15California80,000 lbs—No
15Texas80,000 lbs—No
15Florida80,000 lbs—No
15New York80,000 lbs—No
15Pennsylvania80,000 lbs—No
15Ohio80,000 lbs—LCV
15Georgia80,000 lbs—No
15North Carolina80,000 lbs—No
15New Jersey80,000 lbs—No
15Virginia80,000 lbs—No
15Washington80,000 lbs—No
15Arizona80,000 lbs—LCV
15Tennessee80,000 lbs—No
15Massachusetts80,000 lbs—No
15Indiana80,000 lbs—LCV
15Maryland80,000 lbs—No
15Wisconsin80,000 lbs—No
15Minnesota80,000 lbs6No
15South Carolina80,000 lbs—No
15Kentucky80,000 lbs—No
15Oregon80,000 lbs—LCV
15Connecticut80,000 lbs—No
15Utah80,000 lbs—LCV
15Iowa80,000 lbs—No
15Arkansas80,000 lbs—No
15Mississippi80,000 lbs—No
15New Hampshire80,000 lbs—No
15Montana80,000 lbs—LCV
15Rhode Island80,000 lbs—No
15Delaware80,000 lbs5No
15Vermont80,000 lbs—No
46West Virginia73,500 lbs—No
47Illinois73,280 lbs—No
47Missouri73,280 lbs—LCV
—Nevada——LCV
—South Dakota——LCV

What correlates with Bridge Weight Limit?

Pearson r against 2,101 other state metrics sharing at least 29 states. Correlation is not causation.

Higher together

Places that have a higher Bridge Weight Limit tend to score higher on these

  1. EarthquakesEarthquakes by State
    r = +0.79 · very strong · n = 33
    Plot
  2. Water AreaUS States by Area
    r = +0.72 · very strong · n = 48
    Plot
  3. Total Water Area (mi²)States with the Most Water
    r = +0.72 · very strong · n = 48
    Plot
  4. Water AreaOff-Grid Living Legal States
    r = +0.72 · very strong · n = 48
    Plot
  5. Total Water Area (km²)States with the Most Water
    r = +0.72 · very strong · n = 48
    Plot
  6. Minimum Age for Poker RoomsGambling Age by State
    r = +0.66 · strong · n = 44
    Plot

Opposite directions

Places that have a higher Bridge Weight Limit tend to score lower on these

  1. Public Land Change 1990-2018Public Land by State
    r = −0.50 · strong · n = 48
    Plot
  2. Residents With HighBest States for Education
    r = −0.48 · moderate · n = 48
    Plot
  3. % of DemocratsPolitical Parties by State
    r = −0.48 · moderate · n = 47
    Plot
  4. 1 Year ChangePublic School Rankings by State
    r = −0.48 · moderate · n = 48
    Plot
  5. NFIP Cost Difference From 2021Floods by State
    r = −0.47 · moderate · n = 45
    Plot
  6. Avg Combined Sales Tax RateInternet Sales Tax by State
    r = −0.47 · moderate · n = 44
    Plot

Quick answers

Which state has the highest Bridge Weight Limit?
Michigan has the highest Bridge Weight Limit, at 164,000 lbs, followed by Alaska (145,000 lbs) and Wyoming (117,000 lbs).
Which state has the lowest Bridge Weight Limit?
Missouri has the lowest Bridge Weight Limit, at 73,280 lbs.
What is the median Bridge Weight Limit across US states?
The median is 80,000 lbs across the 48 US states with data.
Where does this bridge laws by state data come from?
Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Compilation of Existing State Truck Size and Weight Limit Laws - Federal Highway Administration; Bridge Law Information - Hendrickson; Bridge Formula Weights - Federal Highway Administration.