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Prepared in cooperation with the Indiana Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration.
Prepared in cooperation with the Indiana Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration.
Figure 5-4: Driver Vehicle Inspection Report of vehicle impounded by ISP Officer Henry Davis onJ une 01, 2001,
Figure 5-4: Driver Vehicle Inspection Report of vehicle impounded by ISP Officer Henry Davis onJ une 01, 2001,
Figure 1-1: Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division Officers Ligget, Boruff, and Buffum with INDOT official Jay Wasson in front of an illegally loaded (111,350-Lb) steel hauler, caught August 10, 2000.
Figure 1-1: Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division Officers Ligget, Boruff, and Buffum with INDOT official Jay Wasson in front of an illegally loaded (111,350-Lb) steel hauler, caught August 10, 2000.
Figure 1-2: Lowell, Indiana static scales on I-65 Southbound until part (or all) of the load is removed to make the vehicle legal.
Figure 1-2: Lowell, Indiana static scales on I-65 Southbound until part (or all) of the load is removed to make the vehicle legal.
Figure 1-3: Truck being weighed on L owell static scales
Figure 1-3: Truck being weighed on L owell static scales
Figure 1-4: Indiana State Police M otor Carrier Officer Monty Buffum records vehicle weights at the Lowell Scales
Figure 1-4: Indiana State Police M otor Carrier Officer Monty Buffum records vehicle weights at the Lowell Scales
Figure 1-5: Lowell scale weight display panel
Figure 1-5: Lowell scale weight display panel
Figure 1-6: Haenni WL 101 (portable) Wheel Load Scale
Figure 1-6: Haenni WL 101 (portable) Wheel Load Scale
Figure 1-7: Weighing truck with Haenni scales
Figure 1-7: Weighing truck with Haenni scales
Table 2-1; Load Equivalency Factors for various Single Axle and Tandem Weights
Table 2-1; Load Equivalency Factors for various Single Axle and Tandem Weights
Figure 2-1: ESAL v. Axle Weights for Single and Tandem Axles
Figure 2-1: ESAL v. Axle Weights for Single and Tandem Axles
Figure 2-2: Screen capture of Microsoft EXCEL Spreadsheet, set up for calculation of Pavement Life Vehicular Weights (GVW) and individual axles of each class.
Figure 2-2: Screen capture of Microsoft EXCEL Spreadsheet, set up for calculation of Pavement Life Vehicular Weights (GVW) and individual axles of each class.
Figure 2-3: Screen Capture of Class 9 Vehicle ESAL sheet unique class sheets are only used for formula reference.
Figure 2-3: Screen Capture of Class 9 Vehicle ESAL sheet unique class sheets are only used for formula reference.
Figure 2-5: Pavement Life Expectancy with 14% of vehicles 1.2 * Legal Limit
Figure 2-5: Pavement Life Expectancy with 14% of vehicles 1.2 * Legal Limit
Figure 3-1: Piezoelectric WIM site configuration
Figure 3-1: Piezoelectric WIM site configuration
Figure 3-2: Piezo-electric WIM in pavement on I-65 NB, near Lafayette, IN
Figure 3-2: Piezo-electric WIM in pavement on I-65 NB, near Lafayette, IN
Figure 3-3: A technician installs a piezo-electric sensor
Figure 3-3: A technician installs a piezo-electric sensor
Figure 3-4: Single Load Cell site configuration
Figure 3-4: Single Load Cell site configuration
Figure 3-5: Single load cells in each lane, I-74 WB, near Covington, IN
Figure 3-5: Single load cells in each lane, I-74 WB, near Covington, IN
Figure 3-6: Front axle of truck passing over Bending Plate
Figure 3-6: Front axle of truck passing over Bending Plate
Figure 3-7: Failed Bending Plate Installation at WIM 5450 Filled with Asphalt
Figure 3-7: Failed Bending Plate Installation at WIM 5450 Filled with Asphalt
Figure A-13: Stations 4410 & 4420 Six Lane Divided
Figure A-13: Stations 4410 & 4420 Six Lane Divided
Table A-15: Stations 4410 and 4420 Inventory Figure 3-8: Sample project record for a WIM scale installation
Table A-15: Stations 4410 and 4420 Inventory Figure 3-8: Sample project record for a WIM scale installation
Figure 3-9: Station 4250, 1% Error in October 2000
Figure 3-9: Station 4250, 1% Error in October 2000
Figure 3-10: Scatter plot for Front Axle loads by lane distribution for station 4110, J uly 200(
Figure 3-10: Scatter plot for Front Axle loads by lane distribution for station 4110, J uly 200(
Figure 4-1: Sample WIM “in-cabinet” computer output screen the sites are included in Appendix A (Table A-1 and Figure A-1).
Figure 4-1: Sample WIM “in-cabinet” computer output screen the sites are included in Appendix A (Table A-1 and Figure A-1).
Figure 4-2: Virtual Weigh Station System Hardware
Figure 4-2: Virtual Weigh Station System Hardware
Figure 4-3: Virtual Weigh Station Hardware Kit
Figure 4-3: Virtual Weigh Station Hardware Kit
Figure 4-4: Screen Capture of latest version of Road Runner software
Figure 4-4: Screen Capture of latest version of Road Runner software
Figure 4-5: Antenna at WIM Station 4410 on I-65 Northbound at Milepost 253.62
Figure 4-5: Antenna at WIM Station 4410 on I-65 Northbound at Milepost 253.62
Table 5-1; Class 9 Vehicles, Feb 01 00:00:00 2001 TO Thu Mar 01 00:00:00 2001 - Station 4410, Northbound
Table 5-1; Class 9 Vehicles, Feb 01 00:00:00 2001 TO Thu Mar 01 00:00:00 2001 - Station 4410, Northbound
Table 5-3: February 2001, Northbound, Lane 1, Class 9 Vehicles exceeding 90,000lbs.
Table 5-3: February 2001, Northbound, Lane 1, Class 9 Vehicles exceeding 90,000lbs.
Table 5-4; February 2001, Northbound, Lane 2, Class 9 Vehicles exceeding 90,000 Lbs.
Table 5-4; February 2001, Northbound, Lane 2, Class 9 Vehicles exceeding 90,000 Lbs.
Table 5-5: February 2001, Northbound, Lane 3, Class 9 Vehicles exceeding 90,000 Lbs.
Table 5-5: February 2001, Northbound, Lane 3, Class 9 Vehicles exceeding 90,000 Lbs.
Table 5-6: February 2001, Southbound, Lane 1, Class 9 Vehicles exceeding 90,000 Lbs
Table 5-6: February 2001, Southbound, Lane 1, Class 9 Vehicles exceeding 90,000 Lbs
Table 5-7: February 2001, Southbound, Lane 2, Class 9 Vehicles exceeding 90,000 Lbs.
Table 5-7: February 2001, Southbound, Lane 2, Class 9 Vehicles exceeding 90,000 Lbs.
Figure 5-1: Overweight Northbound Lane 1, Class 9 Vehicles
Figure 5-1: Overweight Northbound Lane 1, Class 9 Vehicles
Figure 5-2: Overweight Southbound Lane 1, Class 9 Vehicles
Figure 5-2: Overweight Southbound Lane 1, Class 9 Vehicles
Figure 5-5: Graphical Comparison of Combined WIM to Scale Weight Table 5-8: Combined Results of Enforcement Details
Figure 5-5: Graphical Comparison of Combined WIM to Scale Weight Table 5-8: Combined Results of Enforcement Details
Table A-3: List of Abbreviations Used
Table A-3: List of Abbreviations Used
Figure A-2: Schematic Key
Figure A-2: Schematic Key
Table A-6: Station 4130 Inventory
Table A-6: Station 4130 Inventory
Figure A-6: Station 4150 Four Lane Divided
Figure A-6: Station 4150 Four Lane Divided
Figure A-7: Station 4240 Four Lane Divided
Figure A-7: Station 4240 Four Lane Divided
Table A-9: Station 4240 Inventory
Table A-9: Station 4240 Inventory
Figure A-8: Station 4250 Four Lane Divided
Figure A-8: Station 4250 Four Lane Divided
Figure A-9: Station 4260 Four Lane Divided
Figure A-9: Station 4260 Four Lane Divided
Table A-11: Station 4260 Inventory
Table A-11: Station 4260 Inventory
Figure A-10: Station 4270 Four Lane Divided
Figure A-10: Station 4270 Four Lane Divided
Table A-12: Station 4270 Inventory
Table A-12: Station 4270 Inventory
Figure A-11: Station 4280 Four Lane Divided
Figure A-11: Station 4280 Four Lane Divided
Table A-13: Station 4280 Inventory
Table A-13: Station 4280 Inventory
Figure A-12: Station 4400 Six Lane Divided
Figure A-12: Station 4400 Six Lane Divided
Table A-14: Station 4400 Inventory
Table A-14: Station 4400 Inventory
Figure A-13: Stations 4410 & 4420 Six Lane Divided
Figure A-13: Stations 4410 & 4420 Six Lane Divided
Figure A-13: Station 4440 Six Lane Divided
Figure A-13: Station 4440 Six Lane Divided
Figure A-17: Station 5140 Four Lane Divided
Figure A-17: Station 5140 Four Lane Divided
Table A-19: Station 5140 Inventory
Table A-19: Station 5140 Inventory
Figure A-18: Station 5240 Four Lane Divided
Figure A-18: Station 5240 Four Lane Divided
Table A-20: Station 5240 Inventory
Table A-20: Station 5240 Inventory
Figure A-20: Station 5260 Four Lane Divided
Figure A-20: Station 5260 Four Lane Divided
Table A-22: Station 5260 Inventory
Table A-22: Station 5260 Inventory
Table A-23: Station 5270 Inventory
Table A-23: Station 5270 Inventory
Figure A-21: Station 5270 Four Lane Divided
Figure A-21: Station 5270 Four Lane Divided
Table A-24: Station 5440 Inventory Figure A-22: Station 5440 Four Lane Divided
Table A-24: Station 5440 Inventory Figure A-22: Station 5440 Four Lane Divided
Table A-25: Station 5450 Inventory Figure A-23: Station 5450 Four Lane Divided
Table A-25: Station 5450 Inventory Figure A-23: Station 5450 Four Lane Divided
Figure A-24: Station 5460 Six Lane Divided
Figure A-24: Station 5460 Six Lane Divided
Table A-26: Station 5460 Inventory
Table A-26: Station 5460 Inventory
Figure A-25: Station 5470 Six Lane Divided
Figure A-25: Station 5470 Six Lane Divided
Figure A-26: Station 5480 Six Lane Divided
Figure A-26: Station 5480 Six Lane Divided
Table A-28: Station 5480 Inventory
Table A-28: Station 5480 Inventory
Table A-29: Station 5550 Inventory Figure A-27: Station 5550 Four Lane Divided
Table A-29: Station 5550 Inventory Figure A-27: Station 5550 Four Lane Divided
Table A-30: Station 6130 Inventory Figure A-28: Station 6130 Four Lane Divided
Table A-30: Station 6130 Inventory Figure A-28: Station 6130 Four Lane Divided
Figure A-29; Station 6140 Four Lane Divided
Figure A-29; Station 6140 Four Lane Divided
Table A-35: Station 6250 Inventory
Table A-35: Station 6250 Inventory
Figure A-33: Station 6250 Four Lane Divided
Figure A-33: Station 6250 Four Lane Divided
Table A-36: Station 6260 Inventory Figure A-34:; Station 6260 Four Lane Divided
Table A-36: Station 6260 Inventory Figure A-34:; Station 6260 Four Lane Divided
Figure A-35: Station 6270 Four Lane Divided
Figure A-35: Station 6270 Four Lane Divided
Table A-37: Station 6270 Inventory
Table A-37: Station 6270 Inventory
Figure A-36: Station 6280 Two Lane Undivided
Figure A-36: Station 6280 Two Lane Undivided
Table A-39: Station 6290 Inventory
Table A-39: Station 6290 Inventory
Figure A-38: Station 6420 Four Lane Divided
Figure A-38: Station 6420 Four Lane Divided
Figure A-39: Station 7300 Four Lane Divided
Figure A-39: Station 7300 Four Lane Divided
Table A-42: Station 7320 Inventory
Table A-42: Station 7320 Inventory
Figure A-40: Station 7320 Four Lane Divided
Figure A-40: Station 7320 Four Lane Divided
Figure A-41: Station 7340 Four Lane Divided
Figure A-41: Station 7340 Four Lane Divided
Figure B-1; Comparison of Test Weights 01-04-01 at Covington WIM 5130
Figure B-1; Comparison of Test Weights 01-04-01 at Covington WIM 5130
Figure C-1: Lowell Scale Diversion Routes
Figure C-1: Lowell Scale Diversion Routes
Figure D-1: Common C onfigurations of Kistler Sensors
Figure D-1: Common C onfigurations of Kistler Sensors
Figure D-3: Common C onfiguration of Bending Plate Scale
Figure D-3: Common C onfiguration of Bending Plate Scale
Table D-1: WIM Technology Comparison
Table D-1: WIM Technology Comparison
Figure E-37: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 4110
Figure E-37: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 4110
Figure E-38: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 4130
Figure E-38: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 4130
Figure E-39: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 4140
Figure E-39: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 4140
Figure E-40: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 4150
Figure E-40: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 4150
Figure E-41; Error Rate of individual lanes at station 4240
Figure E-41; Error Rate of individual lanes at station 4240
Figure E-42: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 4250
Figure E-42: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 4250
Figure E-43: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 4260
Figure E-43: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 4260
Figure E-44; Error Rate of individual lanes at station 4270
Figure E-44; Error Rate of individual lanes at station 4270
Figure E-45; Error Rate of individual lanes at station 4280
Figure E-45; Error Rate of individual lanes at station 4280
Figure E-46: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 4400
Figure E-46: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 4400
Figure E-48: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 5110
Figure E-48: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 5110
Figure E-49: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 5120
Figure E-49: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 5120
Figure E-50: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 5130
Figure E-50: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 5130
Figure E-51: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 5140
Figure E-51: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 5140
Figure E-52: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 5240
Figure E-52: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 5240
Figure E-53: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 5250
Figure E-53: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 5250
Figure E-55: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 5270
Figure E-55: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 5270
Figure E-56: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 5440
Figure E-56: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 5440
Figure E-57: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 5450
Figure E-57: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 5450
Figure E-58: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 5460
Figure E-58: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 5460
Figure E-59: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 5470
Figure E-59: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 5470
Figure E-60: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 5480
Figure E-60: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 5480
Figure E-61: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 5550
Figure E-61: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 5550
Figure E-62: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 6130
Figure E-62: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 6130
Figure E-63: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 6140
Figure E-63: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 6140
Figure E-64: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 6150
Figure E-64: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 6150
Figure E-65: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 6160
Figure E-65: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 6160
Figure E-66: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 6170
Figure E-66: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 6170
Figure E-67: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 6250
Figure E-67: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 6250
Figure E-70: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 6280
Figure E-70: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 6280
Figure E-71: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 6290
Figure E-71: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 6290
Figure E-72: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 6420
Figure E-72: Error Rate of individual lanes at station 6420
Figure F-1: Station 4110, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-1: Station 4110, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-3: Station 4130, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-3: Station 4130, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-4; Station 4130, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-4; Station 4130, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-5: Station 4140, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-5: Station 4140, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-6: Station 4140, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-6: Station 4140, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-7: Station 4160, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-7: Station 4160, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-8: Station 4160, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-8: Station 4160, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-9: Station 4240, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-9: Station 4240, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-10: Station 4240, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-10: Station 4240, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-11: Station 4250, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-11: Station 4250, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-12: Station 4250, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-12: Station 4250, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-13: Station 4260, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-13: Station 4260, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-14: Station 4260, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-14: Station 4260, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-15: Station 4270, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-15: Station 4270, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-16: Station 4270, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-16: Station 4270, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-17: Station 4280, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-17: Station 4280, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-18: Station 4280, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-18: Station 4280, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-19: Station 4440, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-19: Station 4440, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-20: Station 4440, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-20: Station 4440, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-21: Station 5110, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-21: Station 5110, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-22: Station 5110, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-22: Station 5110, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-23: Station 5120, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-23: Station 5120, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-24:; Station 5120, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-24:; Station 5120, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-25: Station 5140, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-25: Station 5140, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-26: Station 5140, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-26: Station 5140, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-27: Station 5240, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-27: Station 5240, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-28: Station 5240, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-28: Station 5240, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-29: Station 5250, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-29: Station 5250, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-30: Station 5250, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-30: Station 5250, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-31: Station 5260, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-31: Station 5260, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-32: Station 5260, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-32: Station 5260, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-33: Station 5270, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-33: Station 5270, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-34: Station 5270, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-34: Station 5270, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-35: Station 5440, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-35: Station 5440, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-36: Station 5440, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-36: Station 5440, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-37: Station 5440, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-37: Station 5440, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-38: Station 5450, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-38: Station 5450, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-39: Station 5460, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-39: Station 5460, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-40: Station 5460, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-40: Station 5460, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-41: Station 5470, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-41: Station 5470, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-42: Station 5470, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-42: Station 5470, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-43: Station 5480, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-43: Station 5480, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-44:; Station 5480, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-44:; Station 5480, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-45: Station 5550, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-45: Station 5550, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-46: Station 5550, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-46: Station 5550, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-47: Station 6130, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-47: Station 6130, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-48: Station 6130, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-48: Station 6130, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-49: Station 6140, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-49: Station 6140, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-50: Station 6140, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-50: Station 6140, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-51: Station 6150, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-51: Station 6150, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-52: Station 6150, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-52: Station 6150, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-53: Station 6160, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-53: Station 6160, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-55: Station 6170, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-55: Station 6170, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-56: Station 6170, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-56: Station 6170, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-57: Station 6250, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-57: Station 6250, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-58: Station 6250, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-58: Station 6250, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-59: Station 6260, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-59: Station 6260, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-60: Station 6260, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-60: Station 6260, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-61: Station 6270, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-61: Station 6270, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-62: Station 6270, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-62: Station 6270, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-63: Station 6280, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-63: Station 6280, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-64:; Station 6280, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-64:; Station 6280, Class 9 Vehicles - Gross Vehicle Weight vs. Front Axle
Figure F-65: Station 6290, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-65: Station 6290, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-67: Station 6420, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Figure F-67: Station 6420, Class 9 Vehicles - Front Axle Load Distribution
Table G-1: WIM #4410 Comparison to Portable Scales Test Results, 3-23-01
Table G-1: WIM #4410 Comparison to Portable Scales Test Results, 3-23-01
Figure G-1; WIM #4410 Comparison to Portable Scales Test Results, 3-23-01
Figure G-1; WIM #4410 Comparison to Portable Scales Test Results, 3-23-01
Table H-1: Average Class 9 Front Axle Weight for All WIM Lanes, Sorted by Front Axle Weight (33,689-10,398)
Table H-1: Average Class 9 Front Axle Weight for All WIM Lanes, Sorted by Front Axle Weight (33,689-10,398)
Table H-2: Average Class 9 Front Axle Weight for All WIM Lanes, Sorted by Front Axle Weight (10,285-7,200)
Table H-2: Average Class 9 Front Axle Weight for All WIM Lanes, Sorted by Front Axle Weight (10,285-7,200)
Table H-3: Average Class 9 Axle Weight for All WIM Lanes, Sorted by Front Axle Weight (6,310-1,001)
Table H-3: Average Class 9 Axle Weight for All WIM Lanes, Sorted by Front Axle Weight (6,310-1,001)
Table H-4: Average Class 9 Axle Weight for All WIM Lanes, Sorted by Front Axle Weight (986-308)
Table H-4: Average Class 9 Axle Weight for All WIM Lanes, Sorted by Front Axle Weight (986-308)
Figure H-1; Average Class 9 Front Axle Weight for All WIM Lanes
Figure H-1; Average Class 9 Front Axle Weight for All WIM Lanes
Table H-5: Average Class 9 Front Axle Weight for All WIM Lanes, Sorted by Number and Lane (4110-4280)
Table H-5: Average Class 9 Front Axle Weight for All WIM Lanes, Sorted by Number and Lane (4110-4280)
Table H-6: Average Class 9 Front Axle Weight for All WIM Lanes, Sorted by Number and Lane (4400-5460)
Table H-6: Average Class 9 Front Axle Weight for All WIM Lanes, Sorted by Number and Lane (4400-5460)
Table H-7: Average Class 9 Front Axle Weight for All WIM Lanes, Sorted by Number and Lane (5470-6250)
Table H-7: Average Class 9 Front Axle Weight for All WIM Lanes, Sorted by Number and Lane (5470-6250)
Table H-8: Average Class 9 Front Axle Weight for All WIM Lanes, Sorted by Number and Lane (6270-7340)
Table H-8: Average Class 9 Front Axle Weight for All WIM Lanes, Sorted by Number and Lane (6270-7340)
Table H-12: Average Class 9 Front Axle Weight for WIM lanes with GVW <32,000, Sorted by Site Number (6270-7340)
Table H-12: Average Class 9 Front Axle Weight for WIM lanes with GVW <32,000, Sorted by Site Number (6270-7340)
Table H-13: Average Class 9 Front Axle Weight for WIM lanes with 32,000<G VW <70,000, Sorted by Site Number (4110- 5450)
Table H-13: Average Class 9 Front Axle Weight for WIM lanes with 32,000<G VW <70,000, Sorted by Site Number (4110- 5450)
Table H-14: Average Class 9 Front Axle Weight for WIM lanes with 32,000<G VW <70,000, Sorted by Site Number (5470- 7340)
Table H-14: Average Class 9 Front Axle Weight for WIM lanes with 32,000<G VW <70,000, Sorted by Site Number (5470- 7340)
Figure H-3: Average Class 9 Front Axle Weight for WIM Lanes with 32,000 <GVW < 70,000
Figure H-3: Average Class 9 Front Axle Weight for WIM Lanes with 32,000 <GVW < 70,000
Table H-16: Average Class 9 Front Axle Weight for WIM lanes with GVW >70,000, Sorted by Site Number (5480-7340)
Table H-16: Average Class 9 Front Axle Weight for WIM lanes with GVW >70,000, Sorted by Site Number (5480-7340)
Figure H-4: Average Class 9 Front Axle Weight for WIM lanes with GVW > 70,000
Figure H-4: Average Class 9 Front Axle Weight for WIM lanes with GVW > 70,000
Table H-18: Evaluation of WIM Performance (Stations 4110-5240)
Table H-18: Evaluation of WIM Performance (Stations 4110-5240)
Table H-19: Evaluation of WIM Performance (Stations 5250-7340)
Table H-19: Evaluation of WIM Performance (Stations 5250-7340)
Figure I-1: March 29, 2001 - Merrillville Scale Detail (WIM 4410) - WIM v. Static graph Table I-1: March 29, 2001 - Merrillville Scale Detail (WIM 4410) - WIM v. Static
Figure I-1: March 29, 2001 - Merrillville Scale Detail (WIM 4410) - WIM v. Static graph Table I-1: March 29, 2001 - Merrillville Scale Detail (WIM 4410) - WIM v. Static
Figure I-2: May 8, 2001 - Merrillville Scale Detail (WIM 4410) - WIM v. Static graph Table I-2: May 8, 2001 - Merrillville Scale Detail (WIM 4410) - WIM v. Static
Figure I-2: May 8, 2001 - Merrillville Scale Detail (WIM 4410) - WIM v. Static graph Table I-2: May 8, 2001 - Merrillville Scale Detail (WIM 4410) - WIM v. Static
Table I-3: May 15, 2001 - Merrillville Scale Detail (WIM 4410) - WIM v. Static
Table I-3: May 15, 2001 - Merrillville Scale Detail (WIM 4410) - WIM v. Static
Figure I-3: May 15, 2001 - Merrillville Scale Detail (WIM 4410) - WIM v. Static graph
Figure I-3: May 15, 2001 - Merrillville Scale Detail (WIM 4410) - WIM v. Static graph
Figure I-4: May 18, 2001 - Merrillville Scale Detail (WIM 4410) - WIM v. Static graph Table I-4: May 18, 2001 - Merrillville Scale Detail (WIM 4410) - WIM v. Static
Figure I-4: May 18, 2001 - Merrillville Scale Detail (WIM 4410) - WIM v. Static graph Table I-4: May 18, 2001 - Merrillville Scale Detail (WIM 4410) - WIM v. Static
Table I-5: May 21, 2001 - Merrillville Scale Detail (WIM 4410) - WIM v. Static
Table I-5: May 21, 2001 - Merrillville Scale Detail (WIM 4410) - WIM v. Static
Figure I-5: May 21, 2001 - Merrillville Scale Detail (WIM 4410) - WIM v. Static graph
Figure I-5: May 21, 2001 - Merrillville Scale Detail (WIM 4410) - WIM v. Static graph
Table I-6: May 23, 2001 - Merrillville Scale Detail (WIM 4410) - WIM v. Static
Table I-6: May 23, 2001 - Merrillville Scale Detail (WIM 4410) - WIM v. Static
Figure I-6: May 23, 2001 - Merrillville Scale Detail (WIM 4410) - WIM v. Static graph
Figure I-6: May 23, 2001 - Merrillville Scale Detail (WIM 4410) - WIM v. Static graph
Figure I-7: May 31, 2001 - Merrillville Scale Detail (WIM 4410) - WIM v. Static graph Table I-7: May 31, 2001 - Merrillville Scale Detail (WIM 4410) - WIM v. Static
Figure I-7: May 31, 2001 - Merrillville Scale Detail (WIM 4410) - WIM v. Static graph Table I-7: May 31, 2001 - Merrillville Scale Detail (WIM 4410) - WIM v. Static
Table 2: SR 1 WIM Station, Northbound.
Table 2: SR 1 WIM Station, Northbound.
Table 3: Average Front Axle and GVW Weights.
Table 3: Average Front Axle and GVW Weights.
Figure 1: Southbound Class 9 Volume on SR 1 for March 18 to May 30, 2001
Figure 1: Southbound Class 9 Volume on SR 1 for March 18 to May 30, 2001
Figure 2: Southbound Class 9 Volume on SR 1 with GVW >80,000lbs for March 18 to May 30, 2001
Figure 2: Southbound Class 9 Volume on SR 1 with GVW >80,000lbs for March 18 to May 30, 2001
Figure 3: Northbound Class 9 Volume on SR 1 for March 18 to May 30, 2001
Figure 3: Northbound Class 9 Volume on SR 1 for March 18 to May 30, 2001
Figure 4: Northbound Class 9 Volume on SR 1 with GVW >80,000lbs for March 18 to May 30, 2001
Figure 4: Northbound Class 9 Volume on SR 1 with GVW >80,000lbs for March 18 to May 30, 2001
Figure 6: Average Hourly Southbound Class 9 Volume with GVW >80,000 on SR 1 for March-May, 2001 Figure 5: Average Hourly Southbound Class 9 Volume on SR 1 for March-May, 2001
Figure 6: Average Hourly Southbound Class 9 Volume with GVW >80,000 on SR 1 for March-May, 2001 Figure 5: Average Hourly Southbound Class 9 Volume on SR 1 for March-May, 2001
Figure 7; Average Hourly Northbound Class 9 Volume on SR 1 for March-May, 2001
Figure 7; Average Hourly Northbound Class 9 Volume on SR 1 for March-May, 2001
Figure 8: Average Hourly Northbound Class 9 Volume with GVW >80,000 on SR 1 for March-May, 2001
Figure 8: Average Hourly Northbound Class 9 Volume with GVW >80,000 on SR 1 for March-May, 2001
Figure 9: Average Class 9 Front Axle Weight Distribution on SR 1 for March-May, 2001
Figure 9: Average Class 9 Front Axle Weight Distribution on SR 1 for March-May, 2001
Figure 11: Distribution of Class 9 GVW, Zoomed in graph of same data shown in Figure 10.
Figure 11: Distribution of Class 9 GVW, Zoomed in graph of same data shown in Figure 10.
Figure 13: Distribution of Class 9 Tandem Weight, March 18-May 30, 2001.
Figure 13: Distribution of Class 9 Tandem Weight, March 18-May 30, 2001.
Figure 14: Distribution of Southbound Class 9 Tandem Over weights by hour, March-May, 2001.
Figure 14: Distribution of Southbound Class 9 Tandem Over weights by hour, March-May, 2001.
Table 4; Average Front Axle and GVW Weights J une-J uly 2001
Table 4; Average Front Axle and GVW Weights J une-J uly 2001
Table 3: Average Front Axle and GVW Weights March 18-May 2001
Table 3: Average Front Axle and GVW Weights March 18-May 2001
Figure 1: Southbound Class 9 Volume on SR 1 for March 18 to May 2001
Figure 1: Southbound Class 9 Volume on SR 1 for March 18 to May 2001
Figure 2: Southbound Class 9 Volume on SR 1 with GVW >80,000 for March 18 to May 2001
Figure 2: Southbound Class 9 Volume on SR 1 with GVW >80,000 for March 18 to May 2001
Figure 4: Northbound Class 9 Volume on SR 1 with GVW >80,000 for March 18 to May 2001
Figure 4: Northbound Class 9 Volume on SR 1 with GVW >80,000 for March 18 to May 2001
Figure 5: Average Hourly Southbound Class 9 Volume on SR 1 for March 18 to May 2001
Figure 5: Average Hourly Southbound Class 9 Volume on SR 1 for March 18 to May 2001
Figure 6: Average Hourly Southbound Class 9 Volume with GVW >80,000 on SR 1 for March 18 to May 2001
Figure 6: Average Hourly Southbound Class 9 Volume with GVW >80,000 on SR 1 for March 18 to May 2001
Figure 7; Average Hourly Northbound Class 9 Volume on SR 1 for March18 to May 2001 Figure 8: Average Hourly Northbound Class 9 Volume with GVW >80,000 on SR 1 for March 18 to May 2001
Figure 7; Average Hourly Northbound Class 9 Volume on SR 1 for March18 to May 2001 Figure 8: Average Hourly Northbound Class 9 Volume with GVW >80,000 on SR 1 for March 18 to May 2001
Figure 9: Average Class 9 Front Axle Weight Distribution on SR 1 for March 18 to May 2001
Figure 9: Average Class 9 Front Axle Weight Distribution on SR 1 for March 18 to May 2001
Figure 12: Distribution of Class 9 Axle Weight, March 18 to May 2001
Figure 12: Distribution of Class 9 Axle Weight, March 18 to May 2001
Figure 13: Distribution of Class 9 Tandem Weight, March 18 to May 2001
Figure 13: Distribution of Class 9 Tandem Weight, March 18 to May 2001
Figure 14: Average Hourly Southbound Class 9 Volume with Tandem>34,000 on SR1 for March 18 to May 2001
Figure 14: Average Hourly Southbound Class 9 Volume with Tandem>34,000 on SR1 for March 18 to May 2001
Figure 15: Southbound Class 9 Volume on SR 1 for J une-J uly 2001
Figure 15: Southbound Class 9 Volume on SR 1 for J une-J uly 2001
Figure 16: Southbound Class 9 Volume on SR 1 with GVW >80,000 for J une-J uly 2001
Figure 16: Southbound Class 9 Volume on SR 1 with GVW >80,000 for J une-J uly 2001
Figure 17: Northbound Class 9 Volume on SR 1 for J une-J uly 2001
Figure 17: Northbound Class 9 Volume on SR 1 for J une-J uly 2001
Figure 18: Northbound Class 9 Volume on SR 1 with GVW >80,000 for J une-J uly 2001
Figure 18: Northbound Class 9 Volume on SR 1 with GVW >80,000 for J une-J uly 2001
Figure 19: Average Hourly Southbound Class 9 Volume on SR 1 for J une-J uly 2001
Figure 19: Average Hourly Southbound Class 9 Volume on SR 1 for J une-J uly 2001
Figure 20: Average Hourly Southbound Class 9 Volume with G VW >80,000 on SR 1 for J une-J uly 2001
Figure 20: Average Hourly Southbound Class 9 Volume with G VW >80,000 on SR 1 for J une-J uly 2001
Figure 21; Average Hourly Northbound Class 9 Volume on SR 1 for J une-J uly 2001
Figure 21; Average Hourly Northbound Class 9 Volume on SR 1 for J une-J uly 2001
Figure 22: Average Hourly Northbound Class 9 Volume with GVW >80,000 on SR 1 for J une-J uly 2001
Figure 22: Average Hourly Northbound Class 9 Volume with GVW >80,000 on SR 1 for J une-J uly 2001
Figure 23: Average Class 9 Front Axle Weight Distribution on SR 1 for J une-J uly 2001
Figure 23: Average Class 9 Front Axle Weight Distribution on SR 1 for J une-J uly 2001
Figure 25: Distribution of Class 9 Axle Weight, J une-J uly 2001 Figure 24: Distribution of Class 9 GVW, J une-J uly 2001
Figure 25: Distribution of Class 9 Axle Weight, J une-J uly 2001 Figure 24: Distribution of Class 9 GVW, J une-J uly 2001
Figure 26: Distribution of Class 9 Tandem Weight, J une-J uly 2001
Figure 26: Distribution of Class 9 Tandem Weight, J une-J uly 2001
Figure 27: Average Hourly Volume of Southbound Class 9 Tandem > 34,000 on SR1 for J une-J uly 2001
Figure 27: Average Hourly Volume of Southbound Class 9 Tandem > 34,000 on SR1 for J une-J uly 2001
Table 1; SR 1 WIM Station, Southbound. Table 2: SR 1 WIM Station, Northbound.
Table 1; SR 1 WIM Station, Southbound. Table 2: SR 1 WIM Station, Northbound.
Violations will be indicated on the image in the following manner:
Violations will be indicated on the image in the following manner:
On September 18”, 2001 Officer Monty Buffum arranged a detail at the US 24 WIM sight (designated WIM site 2400 by INDOT) East of Fort Wayne to test the wireless communication link, laptop software, and WIM accuracy. Andrew Nichols from Purdue accompanied Officer Buffum. The following table summarizes the six samples that were obtained.
On September 18”, 2001 Officer Monty Buffum arranged a detail at the US 24 WIM sight (designated WIM site 2400 by INDOT) East of Fort Wayne to test the wireless communication link, laptop software, and WIM accuracy. Andrew Nichols from Purdue accompanied Officer Buffum. The following table summarizes the six samples that were obtained.
Figure 1: WIM monitoring site.
Figure 1: WIM monitoring site.
Figure 2: WIM scales (during construction ~J uly 2001).
Figure 2: WIM scales (during construction ~J uly 2001).
Figure 4: Truck inspection site.
Figure 4: Truck inspection site.
Based on this data, itis proposed that the EB lane be adjusted - 7.7% and the WB lane be adjusted 43.9%. Table 2: Eastbound US 24 WIM Station Data C ollected
Based on this data, itis proposed that the EB lane be adjusted - 7.7% and the WB lane be adjusted 43.9%. Table 2: Eastbound US 24 WIM Station Data C ollected
Figure 2: Eastbound US 24 WIM Station Data Accuracy Plot & Calibration Adjustment
Figure 2: Eastbound US 24 WIM Station Data Accuracy Plot & Calibration Adjustment
Figure 1: Average Hourly Class 9 Volume on US 24 with GVW Exceeding 80,000 lb (adjusted) In general, the WB direction has a higher volume of overweight trucks. According to Figure 1, the time periods with the highest number of overweight trucks is 8:00am - 10:00am, 11:00am-12:00pm. According to Figure 2, the day with the highest number of overweight trucks is Wednesday.
Figure 1: Average Hourly Class 9 Volume on US 24 with GVW Exceeding 80,000 lb (adjusted) In general, the WB direction has a higher volume of overweight trucks. According to Figure 1, the time periods with the highest number of overweight trucks is 8:00am - 10:00am, 11:00am-12:00pm. According to Figure 2, the day with the highest number of overweight trucks is Wednesday.
Figure 2: Average Daily Class 9 Volume on US 24 with GVW Exceeding 80,000 lb (adjusted)
Figure 2: Average Daily Class 9 Volume on US 24 with GVW Exceeding 80,000 lb (adjusted)
Figure 3: Daily Class 9 Volume on US 24 with GVW Exceeding 80,000 lb (adjusted)
Figure 3: Daily Class 9 Volume on US 24 with GVW Exceeding 80,000 lb (adjusted)
Figure 1: Northbound I-65 WIM Station Data Accuracy Plot Table 1. Northbound I-65 WIM Station Data Collected April 12, 2002
Figure 1: Northbound I-65 WIM Station Data Accuracy Plot Table 1. Northbound I-65 WIM Station Data Collected April 12, 2002
Table 1: Comparison of April 2001 with J uly 2001 Data.
Table 1: Comparison of April 2001 with J uly 2001 Data.
Table 1: Summary of Class 9 Vehicle Data J anuary 16 - March 31, 2002,
Table 1: Summary of Class 9 Vehicle Data J anuary 16 - March 31, 2002,
Figure 3: Eastbound GVW Violations by Day of the Month Figure 4: Westbound GVW Violations by Day of the Month
Figure 3: Eastbound GVW Violations by Day of the Month Figure 4: Westbound GVW Violations by Day of the Month
Figure 6: Westbound Average GVW Violations by Day of the Week Figure 5: Eastbound Average GVW Violations by Day of the Week
Figure 6: Westbound Average GVW Violations by Day of the Week Figure 5: Eastbound Average GVW Violations by Day of the Week

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