(A) Title. This schedule shall be known as “Truck and Commercial Vehicle Prohibition Ordinance”.
(B) Definition. For the purpose of this schedule, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE. A vehicle as defined by I.C. 9-13-2-31.
(C) Prohibited. Trucks and commercial vehicles are prohibited on following roadways and covered bridges, due to the terrain of the roadway and limited height and weight restrictions of the listed covered bridges.
Roadways and Bridges | Height Restriction | Weight Restriction |
Roadways and Bridges | Height Restriction | Weight Restriction |
County Road 25 South from County Road 125 West to County Road 300 West, both east and west lanes leading to and from Bridge No. 105 (Dunbar Covered Bridge) | 10 ft. | Limit 7 tons (14,000 lbs.) |
County Road 375 West from County Road 300 South, north to County Road 2225 South, both north and south lanes leading to and from Bridge No. 121 (Oakalla Covered Bridge) | 10 ft. | Limit 4 tons (8,000 lbs.) |
County Road 550 South, west of County Road 450 West to County Road 525 South, both east and west lanes leading to and from Bridge No. 125 (Houck Covered Bridge) | 10 ft. | Limit 8 tons (16,000 lbs.) |
County Road 1050 South, west to County Road 1075 South/600 West, both east and west lanes leading to and from Bridge No. 170 (Dick Huffman Covered Bridge) | 10 ft. | Limit 8 tons (16,000 lbs.) |
County Road 450 North, west from County Road 690 West to County Road 825 West, both east and west lanes leading to and from Bridge No.100 (Edna Collins Covered Bridge) | 10 ft. | Limit 6 tons (12,000 lbs.) |
County Road 650 North from U.S. 36 east to County Road 475 East, both east and west lanes leading to and from Bridge No. 52 (Bakers Camp Bridge) | 10 ft. | Limit 8 tons (16,000 lbs.) |
County Road 800 North from County Road 250 East, east to County Road 500 East, both east and west lanes leading to and from Bridge No. 249 (Rolling Stone Covered Bridge) | 10 ft. | Limit 5 tons (10,000 lbs.) |
County Road 950 North/900 North from County Road 250 East to County Road 500 East, both east and west lanes leading to and from Bridge No. 58 (Pine Bluff Covered Bridge) | 10 ft. | Limit 5 tons (10,000 lbs.) |
County Road 1350 North from County Road 275 West, east to County Road 1400 North, both east and west lanes leading to and from Bridge No. 29 (Corn Stalk Covered Bridge) | 10 ft. | Limit 8 tons (16,000 lbs.) |
(D) Fines for violations.
(1) Fines in general. In accordance with I.C. 9-21-l-2(c) fines collected for a violation of this schedule included in this schedule are to be deposited into the General Fund of the county. Any fees assessed under this schedule shall be collected by the County Clerk.
(2) Fines for violation of this schedule. Any vehicle operator who violates the weight/height limits, set and posted in accordance with this schedule, shall be subject to a fine of a minimum of $100 and a maximum of $1,000
(3) Cumulative nature of fines. Absent other state or county ordinances which prohibit the assessment of a fine under this chapter shall not prohibit the assessment of an additional fine under this chapter for multiple contemporaneous violation by the same driver nor shall the assessment of an additional fine under the chapter for multiple contemporaneous violations by the same driver.
(Ord. 13-3-4(1), passed 3-4-2013)