Size and load limits
Load limits on bridges
For the safety of road users, and to preserve the structure of bridges and culverts in the City of Cessnock, structures are inspected regularly.
Load capacity assessments are carried out to provide a more detailed assessment of structural components or identify the need for load limits to be imposed.
Tonnage restrictions currently apply for bridges:
Asset ID
|
Bridge
|
Location
|
Route access
|
Load limit
|
113 |
Vermont |
Vermont Rd, Mulbring |
No detour |
44 tonnes |
13 |
Cedar Creek |
Cedar Creek Rd, Cedar Creek |
No detour
|
25 tonnes |
19 |
Watagan Creek Bridge #4 |
Watagan Creek Rd, Laguna
|
No detour |
44 tonnes |
20 |
Dairy Arm |
Dairy Arm Rd, Laguna |
No detour |
44 tonnes |
23 |
Murrays Run Bridge #2 |
Murrays Run Rd, Laguna |
No detour |
44 tonnes |
31 |
Ferguson Street Bridge |
Ferguson St,
Cessnock |
Detour |
15 tonnes |
32 |
Henderson Avenue Bridge |
Henderson Ave,
Cessnock |
Detour |
14 tonnes |
33 |
Doyle Street Bridge |
Doyle St, Cessnock |
Detour |
10 tonnes |
5 |
Cunneens Bridge |
Paynes Crossing Rd, Wollombi |
Detour |
Asset is isolated. Alternative access route provided. |
50 |
Bathurst Street Bridge |
Bathurst St, Abermain |
Detour
|
3.5, 5.5, 6 tonnes |
53 |
Hunter Street Bridge |
Hunter St, Greta |
Detour |
6 tonnes |
8 |
Thompsons Bridge #1
|
Great North Rd, Laguna
|
Detour
|
Asset is isolated. Alternative access route provided. |
121 |
Quarrybylong Street Bridge |
Quarrybylong St, Cessnock |
Detour |
2.5 tonnes |
126 |
Culvert Boundary Street |
Boundary St, Kurri Kurri |
Detour |
3 tonnes |
136 |
Culvert #4 Sandy Creek Road |
Sandy Creek Rd, Quorrobolong |
Detour |
15 tonnes |
140 |
Culvert Duffie Drive |
Duffie Dr, Aberdare |
Detour |
25 tonnes |
Oversize and over mass requirements
You need a permit if your vehicle exceeds the dimension or mass limits allowed on the road network. The type of permit required depends on your vehicle class and the jurisdiction in which you're travelling.
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator issue permits for oversize and over mass vehicles.
Drivers must consult the notices before they travel and be aware of the requirements and conditions applying to their journey.
Find the permit you need.
It's an offence to operate at a higher configuration than nominated, and fines apply.
Heavy vehicle licence
You need a license to drive a heavy vehicle.
Visit RMS website for more information on licence classes.
Heavy vehicle inspection
Heavy vehicles must be inspected to be registered in NSW.
Visit RMS website for more information on heavy vehicle inspections.
Heavy vehicle registration
There are specific registration requirements for heavy vehicles in NSW.
Visit RMS website for more information on heavy vehicle registration.