Central Permits

Large Structures

What is a large structure?

A "large structure" is defined as a load that is greater than 16' 6" in width and/or 18' in height.

Most recently, loads longer than 126 feet are also being considered large structures (not including structural material, beams, poles, etc. which may be permitted up to a maximum of 140 feet).

Structural material being transported on combinations in which the overall length is greater than 140 feet will be considered a large structure also requiring district approval before a permit may be issued.

Is there anything special the mover needs to know about moving large structures?

Instructions prior to moving

Obtain a "large structure worksheet by calling Central Permits at 785-368-6501.
Fill out the "large structure worksheet" completely. Incomplete worksheets will be returned to the customer
Locate your route on the district map to determine what District Coordinator need to be contacted
Contact the appropriate District Coordinator and discuss what needs to be done to make sure the move gets safely moved to its destination and to receive approval for the move.
When the route has been approved by the District Coordinator have the appropriate district official sign the worksheet.
Fax the signed completed worksheet to Central Permits at 785-368-6501.
Central Permits will approve the large structure permit and return it to the mover using the fax number shown on the worksheet.
A district representative within each district the load travels shall sign the "Large Structure Worksheet" before a permit can be issued to the customer

Requirements

Large structure permits may not be renewed or transferred to another vehicle or company.
Large structure movements shall be confined to city and county roadways as much as possible.
Large structures shall not be moved on Interstate highways, except in very extreme and rare circumstances. In such cases, prior approval shall be obtained from Central Permits.
Local enforcement personnel shall be present to provide traffic control when the transporting vehicle is traveling on the interstate.
The transporting vehicle shall be the only vehicle on the applicable portion of the interstate when interstate travel is permitted.
Large structures shall not be parked on any traveled portion of the state system of highways.Transporting vehicles having to park on the right-of-way shall have at least 30 feet clearance from the traveled portion of the highway.
Movers of large structures shall contact all appropriate utility companies and railroads before transporting the load.If trees need to be trimmed the mover shall contact the District Coordinator before any trimming may be done.
Movers of large structures shall contact the District Coordinator to obtain authorization before removing or relocating any signs, hazard markers, or other property of the department.
The final decision on routing, time of day or approving any large structure movement resides with the local district official.
Front and rear escorts are required for all movements of large structures (certification isnot required for these loads at this time).
The vehicle transporting the large structure shall be the only vehicle crossing bridges.