Oversize/Overweight Vehicles

Consistent with the Ohio Revised Code; which establishes the rules for governing the use of road, bridge, and highway facilities in the State of Ohio; Richland County has established Over Dimension/Overweight Vehicle Regulations – Rules Regarding Issuance of Permits.

Owners of vehicles that exceed specified thresholds for dimension and weight (reference ORC 5577) seeking to utilize county and/or township facilities are required to obtain a permit from this office. Certain exemptions apply (see ORC exemptions – Penalties). 

To obtain a hauling permit, you will have to submit the following documentation:

1. Completed application (form RC-1 and RC-1W)
2. Copy of the current ODOT permit, as applicable
3. Certificate of liability and property damage insurance
4. A check for the appropriate amount as outlined in the Special Hauling Permit Fee Schedule (reference form RC-2)

Additional conditions/limitations for these oversize/overweight permits can be found here:
RC1A (revised 2025)
General Conditions (Revised 2025)

Failure to obtain permits may result in fines/penalties by the Richland County Sheriff Department, Ohio State Highway Patrol, or Municipal Police. 

Map of Posted Bridges from 2024 Inspections – Call our office for most current postings.

For more information or questions regarding the permit. please contact Delafon Luna at 419-774-5674 or cluna@rcengineer.com