Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 730 - Department of Transportation › Chapter 50 - Size and Weight Permits › Subchapter 5 - Size and Weight Permit Load › Section 730:50-5-5 - Special crossing permits

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a) Special
				Crossing Permits for Industrial Use (Crossing Permits) may be applied for
				regarding the use of specific locations where private roads cross non-access
				controlled state highways and the load exceeds 20,000 lbs./axle when the
				following conditions and requirements are met.
(1) An initial Crossing Permit application
				for each such crossing shall be submitted through the Department of
				Transportation indicating, as a minimum, highway route number, station
				location, county, township and range, the proposed vehicle size, the number of
				axles and axle spacings, the maximum gross weight, maximum axle loadings and
				such additional information as the Executive Director of the Department of
				Transportation may require.
(2) The
				Crossing Permit application shall be accompanied by appropriate plans,
				specifications and details necessary for said crossing, and shall have been
				prepared by a Registered Professional Engineer. The plans must show structural
				adequacy for the proposed reinforced surface of the highway crossing, including
				a soils study as well as appropriate traffic warning and control devices
				necessary to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
(3) The Department of Transportation
				engineering staff shall make a comprehensive study of the proposal, make
				recommendations for any necessary revisions or modifications, and submit the
				request to the Transportation Commission for approval or rejection.
(4) If the request is approved by the
				Transportation Commission, the requesting party shall enter into an agreement
				with the Director of the Department of Transportation to pay all costs of or
				associated with the construction and maintenance of the crossing, including the
				perpetual daily maintenance of the heavy load crossing and any safety warning
				and traffic control devices. The requesting party shall file with the
				Department of Transportation evidence of sufficient liability insurance in
				amounts equal to the maximum amounts of liability for state agencies provided
				in the Governmental Tort Claims Act, naming the State of Oklahoma, ex rel.
				Department of Transportation as an additional insured and shall further agree
				to hold harmless the State of Oklahoma, its agents and employees from any and
				all claims of damages whatsoever which arise from the industry's use of, or as
				a result of the existence of, the highway crossing, associated warning or
				traffic control devices or any impairment of public safety at the crossing
				location.
(5) When construction of
				the crossing is completed and accepted, the Department of Transportation will
				make an inspection to ensure the crossing satisfies the requirements of the
				plans and agreement and that the initial Crossing Permit may be
				issued.
(6) Subsequent Crossing
				Permits issued by the Executive Director of the Department of Transportation
				shall authorize a specific vehicle to cross the state highway at an identified
				and approved crossing location. Said permits shall further specify a maximum
				gross weight and the maximum axle loadings and minimum inner bridge dimensions,
				as well as the length and width of each vehicle and may specify times of day,
				weather conditions or other factors limiting the use of such
				crossings.