                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

CROSSING BRIDGE OR CULVERT BY VEHICLE HEAVIER THAN ALLOWED; WHERE WEIGHT SIGNS
TO BE ERECTED (§ 46.2-1130)

No vehicle shall cross any bridge or culvert in the Commonwealth if the gross
weight of such vehicle is greater than the amount posted for the bridge or
culvert as its carrying capacity.
		Signs stating the carrying capacity shall be erected and maintained near each
end of the bridge or culvert on the approaches to such bridge or culvert.
Whenever the weight capacity of any structure on the interstate or primary
system is reduced below the weight limit permitted on the road of which it is a
part, a sign indicating that there is a restricted structure shall be placed in
advance of the last alternate route on the road upon which there is a restricted
structure. Whenever the weight capacity of any structure is reduced below the
weight limit permitted on the road of which it is a part, a sign indicating that
there is a restricted structure, shall be placed in advance of the last
alternate route on the road upon which there is a restricted structure.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 46-335; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-340; 1974, c. 347; 1989, c.
727.