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Maps and Restrictions for Extra-Legal Vehicles or Loads Updated September 18, 2018**
Extra-Legal Vehicles or Load
OS/OW loads are prohibited from travel when hazardous conditions exist. Hazardous conditions include SNOW, ICE, MUD, ROCKS, WIND and REDUCED VISIBILITY. No oversize movement is EVER allowed where the Chain Law is in effect. Overweight only are allowed to chain up and proceed as conditions allow. See Rule 2 CCR 601-4, 4-1, D.
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Location Mile Point
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MP 0.0 to 9.96 (from I-25 to US287), 17' Width, 16' height -both directions- Width and Height restriction: No permits over 17 feet wide or 16 feet tall. This restriction is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week until further notice. |
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| 2 |
Highway 2 - In Commerce City from US6 to I-76 Abandonment by the Colorado DOT to Commerce City in 2015. OS/OW loads wanting to use this former state highway that is now a Commerce City roadway must contact Commerce City for authorization to use it. |
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6, 14, 113, 138 |
In the City of Sterling - NO permitted loads during curfew Width, Height and Length restriction: No oversize permits may travel in the City of Sterling from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., 12 (noon) to 1 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. every day of the week. |
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7 |
MP 0.0 to MP 12.5 (from US36 to Allenspark, Co) 10' width –both directions-
Width Restriction: No loads over 10 feet; twenty-four hours a day, 7 days a week until November 15, 2018
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8 |
MP 8 to MP 9 (from Estes St to Wadsworth Blvd) full closure -both directions- HWY 8 is closed for culvert work, detour onto Yale or Jewell. Must contact local municipalities for permission to use their roads. |
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13 - truck route around Craig, CO |
All permitted loads must use the Moffat County Truck Route around Craig, CO. (county roads 183 & 7). Must contact Moffat County to obtain permit to use their roads - 970-824-3211 (Mon-Fri 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.). This is now the designated truck route. |
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| 14, 6, 113, 138 |
In the City of Sterling - No permitted loads during curfew Width, Height and Length restriction: No oversize permits may travel in the City of Sterling from 8-9 a.m., 12 p.m. (noon) to 1:00 p.m., & 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.; every day of the week. |
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| 24 |
MP 294 to MP 300.65 (between Cascade, Co and S. 31st st) 11’ width -both directions- Width Restriction: No loads over 11 feet; Monday – Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. until November 2018. |
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| ** | 25 |
MP 10.3 to MP 10.5 (just south of the Trinidad Port of Entry) 12' width -northbound-
Width Restriction: No loads over 12' northbound; twenty-four hours a day until October, 2018
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| 25 |
MP 97 to MP 98 (Illinois Ave to 8th St) 22' wide -both directions-
Width Restriction: No loads over 22 feet; twenty-four hours a day, 7 days a week until December 21, 2018.
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| 25 |
MP 101A SB OFF-RAMP (ramp from southbound I 25 to EB US50), 10' width, 80K weight -southbound- Width & Weight Restrictions: No loads over 10 feet wide and/or over 80K; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week until further notice. |
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| ** | 25 |
MP 121 to MP 126 (south of Fountain, Co) 12' width -northbound- |
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| 25 |
MP 146.2 to MP 148.8 (Garden of the Gods Rd to Woodmen) 22' width -both directions- Width Restriction: No loads over 22 feet, twenty-four hours a day, 7 days a week until December 15, 2018 |
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| 25 |
MP 154 to MP 156 (between Interquest & North Gate) 11' width -southbound-
Width Restriction: No loads over 11 feet; twenty-four hours day, 7 days a week until September 26, 2018.
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| 25 |
MP 160 to MP 181 (Monument to Castle Rock) 13' width -both directions-
Width Restriction: No loads over 13 feet, every night of the week from 8:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m. until January 2022.
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| 25 |
I-25 Under 88th Ave (MP 219) Structure E-17-LE -both directions- Height restriction: The vertical clearance at structure E-17-LE has been lowered. Please see clearance changes on Height map under the 'Changes to Existing Maps' tab at the top of this restriction report. |
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| 25 |
MP 217 to MP 223 (jct of I-25 & US36 to 120th Ave) 11' width and/or 14' 6" height -both directions- Width & Height restrictions: No permits over 11 feet wide and/or over 14 feet 6 inches in height. These two restrictions are every night from 12:00 a.m. to 5:30 a.m., until further notice. —Ramps will be single lane ramps 24 hours a day, seven days a week.— |
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MP 14 - MP 14.7 (24th St to US34) COMPLETE CLOSURE -both directions-
ROAD CLOSURE: This section of highway is completely closed until November 2, 2018.
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| 40 |
MP 137 to 146.5 (west side of Rabbit Ears Pass), 10' Width, -both directions-
Width restriction: No loads over 10 feet, twenty-four hours a day, 7 days a week until October 12, 2018
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40 |
MP 233.1 to MP 257.6 - Berthoud Pass (Winter Park to Empire) 70' length -both directions- Length restriction: No loads over 70 feet. This restriction is permanent. |
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50 |
MP 82.6 - Olathe 16' height Height restriction: No permits over 16 feet allowed under the signal on US 50 in Olathe. |
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50 |
City of Montrose - at LaSalle Road 15' 10" height Height restriction: No permits over 15 feet 10 inches. |
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50 |
MP 190.4 (Saguache/Gunnison county line K-11-G) 12' width, -both directions-
Width Restriction: No loads over 12 feet; twenty-four hours a day, 7 days a week until October 8, 2018.
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50/287 |
Intersection of Highway 287 and Highway 50 East in City of Lamar Length restriction: No permits over 90 feet traveling north on US287 to eastbound US50. Loads in excess of 90 feet in length should travel westbound on US50 to US287 north to Highway 96 east to US385. |
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50/287 |
US 50 (through the town of Lamar, Co. from Saddle Club Dr to County Rd JJ) 12' width & 80' length -both directions- Width & Length restrictions: No loads over 12 feet wide and/or 80 feet long, 24 hours a day, seven days a week until December 2018. |
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59 |
MP 41 (I-70), 14' width -both directions-
Width restriction: No loads over 14 feet; twenty-four hours a day, 7 days a week until October 2018
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| 70 |
MP 48.8 (just west of HWY 65) 14’ width -both directions- Width Restriction: No loads over 14 feet, twenty-four hours a day, 7 days a week until October 2018. |
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| 70 |
MP 68 to MP 75 (between DeBeque & Parachute) 12' width -both directions- Width Restriction: No loads over 12 feet; Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. until October 26, 2018. |
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| 70 |
MP 88.2 (Rifle, Co), 14' Width -both directions-
Width restriction: No loads over 14 feet; twenty-four hours a day, 7 days a week until October 16, 2018
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70 |
MP 116 to MP 133, Glenwood Springs to Dotsero (Glenwood Canyon) 13' width &/or 85' length -both directions- Width & Length restrictions: Loads that exceed 13 feet wide &/or 85 feet long must have a pilot escort in the rear while going through Glenwood Canyon at any time. Both of these restrictions are permanent. |
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70 |
MP 190 to MP 198 (east side of Vail Pass), 11' Width, -both directions-
Width Restriction: No loads over 11 feet; twenty-four hours a day from Sunday at 7:00 p.m. through Fridays at noon; until October 20, 2018. OS/OW loads may move on Fridays after noon, all day Saturdays & Sundays until 7:00 p.m.
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70 |
MP 213.6 (Eisenhower Tunnel), 11' Width -both directions- Width restriction: Permitted loads over 11 feet must pull over and get permission to pass through the tunnel. Loads 13 feet 11 inches tall or less may now travel through the Eisenhower Tunnel |
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| 70 |
Exit 239 West Idaho Springs Exit Ramp -Eastbound ramp only- Complete closure of this ramp until further notice. |
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| 70 |
MP 244 (bottom of Floyd Hill) 12' width -westbound-
Width Restriction: No loads over 12 feet wide Sundays - Thursdays from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. until October 15, 2018.
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70 |
MP 274.76 - Intersection of I-70 and US6, Highway 265 (Brighton Blvd) RR and city streets. Weight restriction: No loads that exceed the orange axle weights on the bridge weight limit map (See the color grid.) |
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70 |
MP 274.5 to MP 276.58 - Washington St to Colorado Blvd (HWY 2) -both directions- No OS/OW permitted loads allowed on this portion of I-70. **This restriction is permanent** |
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| 70 |
MP 278.92, I-70 Structure E-17-KR (Structure which carries I-270 Eastbound OVER I-70) Height Restriction: The vertical clearance at structure has been lowered. Please see the clearance changes on the height map at the bottom of this report. |
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| 76 |
MP 8.849, I-76 Structure E-17-HC (Dahlia St over I-76) Height Restriction - The vertical clearance at this structure has been lowered. Please see the clearance changes on the height map at the bottom of this report. |
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| 82 |
MP 40 to MP 41.5 (Aspen city limits to Roaring Fork River), 12' width -both directions- Width restriction: No loads over 12 feet, Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. until November 2018. |
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| 82 |
MP 42.4 to MP 79 (Independence Pass) 35' length limit No vehicles over 35 feet long. Whenever Independence Pass is open this restriction is active. |
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| 85 |
MP 275 to MP 280.5 (from HWY 392 to 1/2 mile north of HWY 14) 10’ width -both directions- Width Restriction: No loads over 10 feet, both directions, twenty-four hours a day, 7 days a week until September 28, 2018 |
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| 86 |
MP 6.8 to MP 12.3 (CO83 to Legacy Ridge St), 12' width -both directions-
Width restriction: No loads over 12 feet, Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. until October 8, 2018.
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| 90 |
STRUCTURE K-01-C at MP 15.2 that crosses the Dolores River is closed to all traffic, including any permitted loads. |
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| 114 |
MP 0.00 to 61.697 - Hwy 50 to Saguache Width & Length restriction: No loads over 11 feet wide and/or 85 feet in length. This restriction is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week until further notice. |
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| 119 |
MP 12.5 to 16.1 (Golden Gate Canyon Rd to Moon Dance Ln) 12' width -both directions- Width Restriction: No loads over 12' wide Monday - Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. until September 21, 2018. |
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| 133 |
MP 11 to 24 (between Bowie & Paonia Res.) 12' width, -both directions-
Width Restriction: No loads over 12 feet; twenty-four hours a day, 7 days a week until October 2018.
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| 133 |
MP 40.5 (south side of McClure Pass) 12' width, -both directions-
Width Restriction: No loads over 12 feet; Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. until December 2018.
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| 133 |
MP 68 to MP 69 (Main St to HWY 82) 12' width -both directions-
Width restriction: No permits over 12 feet; twenty-four hours a day, 7 days a week until September 21, 2018. |
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| 138 |
MP 50.5 (Ovid, Co) COMPLETE CLOSURE, -both directions-
COMPLETE CLOSURE DUE TO BRIDGE REPLACEMENT: No permitted loads allowed until October 2018.
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| 138,113, 6, 14 |
In the City of Sterling: No permitted loads during curfew Width, Height and Length restriction: No oversize permits may travel in the City of Sterling from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 12:00 (noon) to 1:00 p.m., & 5:00 p.m.to 6:00 p.m. every day of the week. |
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138/385 |
Intersection of US385 and HWY 138 in Julesburg, CO, 12' width &/or 90' length Width & Length restrictions: No permits over 12 feet wide &/or over 90 feet in length. Both these restrictions are permanent. |
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149 |
MP 21 to MP 22 (HWY 149 in Creede, CO) 85' length limit -both directions- Length Restriction: No loads over 85 feet on HWY 149 through the town of Creede, CO, until further notice. |
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151 |
MP 13 to 14 (just east of Archuleta/La Plata county line) 12' width, -both directions |
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160 |
MP 38 to MP 38.5 (jct of US160 & US491) 10' width -both directions- |
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160 |
MP 157 to MP 173 (WOLF CREEK PASS) 10' width -both directions- Width Restriction: No loads over 10 feet, twenty-four hours a day, 7 days a week until October 15, 2018. |
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| 257 |
MP 10.6 to MP 11.5 (City of Windsor - Main St)* 115' length -both directions- Length restriction: No loads over 115 feet; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This restriction is permanent *This restriction affects the portion of HWY 257 between 7th St & County Road 19 within the Windsor city limits. |
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265 |
MP 1.198 - Brighton Blvd just north of I-70 Height restriction: The vertical clearance at structure # E-17-A has been lowered. Please see clearance changes on height map listed at the bottom of this restriction report. |
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285/112 |
Intersection of US285 and HWY 112, 15' 9" height -both directions- Height restriction: No permits over 15 feet 9 inches. |
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285 |
MP 140 to MP 148 (from US24 to Nathrop) 10’ width –both directions- Width Restriction: No loads over 10 feet from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; until September 21, 2018. |
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287/50 |
Intersection of US 287 and US 50 East in the City of Lamar, Colorado Length restriction: No loads over 90 feet traveling north on US287 to eastbound US50. Loads in excess of 90 feet in length should travel westbound on US50 to US287 northbound to HWY 96 eastbound to US385. |
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287/50 |
US 287 (through the town of Lamar, Co. from Saddle Club Dr to County Rd JJ) 12' width & 80' length -both directions- Width & Length restrictions: No loads over 12 feet wide and/or 80 feet long, 24 hours a day, seven days a week until December 2018. |
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287 |
MP 113.444 - Eads 16' 6" height Height restriction: No permits over 16 feet 6 inches may go under railroad structure No. K-25-L. Must contact the City of Eads for permission to go around this structure. |
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287 |
MP 351 - 348.5 (CR 19 to Willox Ln) 11' width -both directions- Width restriction: No loads over 11 feet; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week until October 2018. |
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317 |
MP 6.2 to MP 12 -NO OVERWEIGHT LOADS- Weight restriction: Any loads that exceed secondary highway weight limits (85K-GVW,40K-tandems) will be Chapter 6 Specials. |
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340 |
MP 9.2 to MP 9.7 (Redlands Pkwy & HWY 340) no overwidth loads -both directions-
Width Restriction: No overwidth loads twenty-four hours a day, 7 days a week until November 2018
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385/138 |
Intersection of US385 and HWY 138 in Julesburg, CO 12' width and/or 90' length Width & Length restrictions: No permits over 12 feet wide and/or 90 feet in length. This restriction is permanent. |
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C470 |
MP 13.58 – 26.27 (Wadsworth to I -25) 11’ width, both directions Width Restriction: No loads over 11 feet; Mon-Fri 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. & Sat/Sun 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. until June 2019. There will be occasional night closures throughout the duration of the project. Check cotrip.org for closure alerts. |
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| E-470 |
Annual Permit holders wanting to travel on E-470 must contact the E-470 authorities at least 48 hours in advance for a permit. For permit application & information, visit E-470 Extra-Legal Vehicle or Load |
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| 550 |
MP 13 to MP 16.5 (CR 219 to US160-Farmington Hill) 15' width, 100' length -both directions- Width & Length Restriction: No loads over 15 feet wide and/or 100 feet long. This restriction is permanent. |
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550 |
MP 90.8 Ouray -NO PERMITTED LOADS THROUGH TUNNEL- No permitted loads through tunnel. This restriction is permanent. |
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Maps
- Bridge Weight Limit Map
- Double Dolly Weight Chart
- Pilot Escort & Oversize Restriction Map
- Height Restriction Map
- HazMat Map
- Colorado Rural Electric Map
Please Note: The maximum height through the Eisenhower Johnson Memorial Tunnels
on I-70 between mileposts 205 and 216 is 13 ft. 11 in. - Field Log of Structures
Changes to Existing Maps
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COLOR CHANGES ON BRIDGE WEIGHT LIMIT MAP DATED DECEMBER 2015 |
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Route # |
Reference Point |
Structure # |
Structure Type |
Bridge Color |
Intersected Feature |
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138A |
1.82 |
B-24-E |
CBC |
Black |
Low Line Ditch |
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I-270 |
4.931 |
E-17-KR |
CBGC |
White |
I-270 EB flyover to EB I-70 |
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287C |
337.56 |
C-16-AB |
TTS |
Black |
Louden Canel (US287 access) |
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36 |
140.111 |
F-22-E |
TTS |
Yellow |
Draw |
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59 |
69.95 |
NO ID # |
CULVERT |
Black |
just west of CO 59 & US 36 jct |
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266 |
2.627 |
L-22-CM |
CBGP |
White |
Ft Lyons Storage Canal |
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160 |
374.209 |
P-20-U |
CSGCP |
White |
Trinchera Creek |
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160 |
438.252 |
O-25-AA |
PCBC |
White |
N Fork Sand Arroyo |
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CLEARANCE CHANGES ON HEIGHT RESTRICTION MAP (Allow for a 3" bounce when passing under structures) DATED MAY 1, 2000 |
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Route # |
Reference Point |
Structure # |
Structure Type |
Max N/E Min Max S/W Min |
Intersected Feature |
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| 16 | 2.1 |
traffic signal |
E/W 15'3" |
overhead traffic signal on SH 16 just east of Fountain Mesa Rd | ||
| 25 | 99.95 | K-18-J | CSG |
NE 16'3" SW 15'6" |
I-25 and US 50 B in Pueblo | |
| 25 | 219.0 |
E-17-LE
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WGCK |
NE 16'3" SW 15'6" |
I-25 at 88th Avenuenue in Thornton | |
| 25 | 256.8 | C-17-EJ | WG |
NE 15'9" SW 15'9" |
RR Str. Just South of US 34 | |
| 70 | 278.920 | E-17-KR | CBGC |
NE 15'9" SW 15'11" |
I-270 ML EBND (Structure that carries I-270 eastbound OVER I-70) | |
| 70 | 371.482 | G-23-AD | WGCK |
NE 16'0" SW 17'2" |
County Road 31 | |
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76 |
8.849 |
E-17-HC |
WGC |
NE 16'3" SW 16'1" |
Dahlia Street |
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160 |
374.209 | P-20-G | Removed | Trinchera Creek | ||
| 265 | 1.198 |
E-17-A |
CSC |
NE 11'5" SW 11'4" |
1/2 Mile North of Race Street (BNSF RR structure) |
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CHANGES TO THE PILOT ESCORT AND OVERSIZE RESTRICTION MAP DATED JUNE 2006 |
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Route # |
Reference Points |
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| 2D | 0.00 to 4.99 | Abandonment by CDOT to Adams County | I-76 to old Highway 7 in Brighton, CO |
| 7D | 76.988 to 81.644 | Abandonment by CDOT to Adams County | US 85 to I-76 |
| 21 | Abandonment by the City of Colorado Springs to CDOT | Powers Boulevard in Co Spgs from I-25 at Northgate to Drennan Road | |
| 29 | Abandonment by CDOT to the City of Colorado Springs | Between Highway 115 and Academy Boulevard | |
| 38 | Abandonment by CDOT to the City of Colorado Springs | Between I-25 and Nevada Avenue in the City of Colorado Springs. | |
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82 |
42.440 to 47.0 |
Red to Yellow And no 35 feet length restriction in this area. |
West Aspen to E. of Aspen 5 Miles (west side of Independence Pass) |
| 83 | Abandonment by CDOT to the City of Colorado Springs | Between Interquest Parkway and Highway 115 | |
| 105 | I-25 to SH 83 | Abandoment by CDOT. Must contact El Paso County | Between I-25 and Highway 83 |
| 196 | 8.922 to 35.637 | No longer a state highway. | From US 287 east to US 385 Wiley to Bristol |
| 256 | No longer a state highway | from US 60 to Highway 85 | |
- Truck Permit Office
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- CDOT Permit Office
2829 W. Howard Pl.
Denver, CO 80204
Long Distance: 1-800-350-3765
Local: 303-757-9539 - Office Hours:
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Walk-ins welcome until 4 p.m.
Note: Permit staff meetings are typically scheduled from 10-10:30 a.m. on Thursdays - Send us your suggestions.
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