Regulación sobre el cruce de puentes y alcantarillas por vehículos pesados

Explicación Simple

Si tienes un camión muy pesado, no puedes cruzar un puente si está marcado que no lo permite. Esto es para evitar que el puente se dañe o colapse.

Es como cuando intentas meter una caja grande en un armario pequeño; si no cabe, podría romperse algo.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan, un repartidor, está manejando un camión de carga que pesa más de lo permitido. Al llegar a un puente, ve un cartel que dice 'Peso máximo: 10 toneladas'. Si su camión pesa 12 toneladas, no puede cruzar, o podría dañar el puente.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

Va. Code § 46.2-1130 - Crossing bridge or culvert by vehicle heavier than allowed; where weight signs to be erected. No vehicle shall cross any bridge or culvert in the Commonwealth if the gross weight of such vehicle is greater than the amount posted for the bridge or culvert as its carrying capacity. Signs stating the carrying capacity shall be erected and maintained near each end of the bridge or culvert on the approaches to such bridge or culvert. Whenever the weight capacity of any structure on the interstate or primary system is reduced below the weight limit permitted on the road of which it is a part, a sign indicating that there is a restricted structure shall be placed in advance of the last alternate route on the road upon which there is a restricted structure. Whenever the weight capacity of any structure is reduced below the weight limit permitted on the road of which it is a part, a sign indicating that there is a restricted structure, shall be placed in advance of the last alternate route on the road upon which there is a restricted structure. Code 1950, § 46-335; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-340; 1974, c. 347; 1989, c. 727. Va. Code § 46.2-1130.1 - Overweight permits granted to cross bridges and culverts by certain emergency response vehicles responding to an emergency call. Notwithstanding the provisions of §§ 46.2-1104 and 46.2-1130 , emergency response vehicles, including fire and emergency medical apparatus responding to and returning from an emergency call, may be permitted to exceed the gross weight limit posted on a bridge or culvert, except those maintained by a railroad, provided that a determination has been made by a licensed professional engineer, qualified in the appropriate discipline, that the emergency response vehicle can safely cross that br