Bridges and highway structures

Weight and width limits

There are a few bridges and highway structures with official weight or width limits in the borough. 

These limits are put in place after the structure is assessed for the load-carrying capacity. They're enforced by Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) and will have regulatory signs located on-site.

  • Weight limits - in place if the bridge or structure can't carry a standard 40-tonne vehicle.
  • Width limits - in place if the edges of the bridge or structure are below the required standard. 

Contact Highways and Engineering Service

Telephone: Click to call 0300 303 8879

Address: Highways and Engineering Service
Number One Riverside
Smith Street
Rochdale OL16 1XU

Phone:
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