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State Permit Required — must buy a state-specific oversize permit

Kansas

Interstate GVW
80,000 lbs
State Road GVW
85,500 lbs
Height Limit
14 ft
Width Limit
8 ft 6 in
Permits Honored
No

Weight Limits

Kansas interstate GVW limit: 80,000 lbs. State highways allow up to 85,500 lbs with proper axle configuration. Per-axle limits: Single axle 20,000 lbs, Tandem axle 34,000 lbs, Tridem axle 42,000 lbs. Federal bridge formula on interstates; Kansas permits higher weights on state highways with additional axles. Enforcement tolerance: No general tolerance on interstates.

Size Limits

Height: 14 ft. Width: 8 ft 6 in. Trailer length: 59 ft 6 in (semitrailer). Overall combination length: No overall limit for tractor-semitrailer.

Oversize/Overweight Permits

Oversize/overweight permits through KDOT online system Fees: Single-trip: $20; Annual: $50+. Tennessee oversize permits are not directly honored in Kansas. You will need to obtain a Kansas-specific permit for oversize/overweight loads. Apply online: https://www.ksdot.gov/buroperations/osow/ Enforcement: KHP operates weigh stations; fines per axle overweight.

Exemptions

Agricultural: Farm vehicles hauling agricultural products exempt on state highways; harvest season allows higher weights.

Official Source

For the most current weight and size regulations, permit applications, and seasonal restriction updates, visit the official Kansas DOT page at https://www.ksdot.gov/buroperations/osow/. Contact the Kansas Department of Transportation for specific routing questions.

Law last updated: 2025Row last reviewed: Apr 17, 2026

Weight and size limits are subject to change. Always verify current limits on the official state DOT website before travel. Seasonal restrictions, bridge postings, and local ordinances may further reduce allowable weights. Data reflects 2025-2026 regulations where available.