Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 157-9-4 - Evaluation of Permit Application4.1. Prior to the issuance of any Special Crossing Permit: 4.1.a. The District Maintenance Engineer(s) in the district(s) in which the proposed route is located will initiate a route analysis to determine the feasibility and potential costs associated with the applicant being permitted to cross or travel the route with any of the listed vehicles or combinations of vehicles. Considerations will include the road surface and any existing height or width restrictions, bridges, culverts, and potential traffic or safety problems;4.1.b. If there are bridges or culverts on the route, the District Bridge Engineer(s) in the district(s) in which the route is located will initiate a bridge analysis to determine whether these structures can safely bear the weight of the listed vehicles or combinations of vehicles, or whether any will require reinforcement or replacement; and4.1.c. The District Traffic Engineer(s) in the district(s) in which the route is located will perform an analysis to evaluate potential traffic and safety problems and recommend appropriate traffic control actions and/or devices.4.2. The Commissioner of Highways may require additional evaluations or analyses in his or her discretion.4.3. Once all of the necessary analyses have been performed by the appropriate party(ies), all necessary conditions and addendums required have been identified, and a proposed bond amount has been agreed upon, the District Maintenance Engineer will submit the application to the Commissioner of Highways for approval.