Freight in Idaho
Freight Program
The Idaho Transportation Department supports strong economic growth.
Roads, railroads, waterways, pipelines, and airport infrastructure are key components to a successful and efficient multimodal freight system. These components must work together to serve the needs of the region’s economy and work to support the Idaho Transportation Department’s mission of Your Safety, Your Mobility, and Your Economic Opportunity. Furthermore, effective, competitive, efficient and safe movement of freight relies on active participation of freight stakeholders throughout Idaho.
ITD is committed to fostering an atmosphere that encourages strong economic growth while ensuring safe and efficient travel for all of Idaho. If you, your organization, or business is interested in learning more about freight movement in Idaho, please contact our office to learn more about how we can assist.
- 129K Pound Trucking Evaluation Guide by National Institute for Advanced Transportation Technology and the University of Idaho
- Idaho Statewide Freight Strategic Plan
- Idaho Statewide Rail Plan
- Idaho Freight Study
129,000 lbs. Route Requests
129,000 lbs. (129k) Vehicle Combination Routes
The Idaho Transportation Department is reviewing and analyzing requests to allow trucks up to 129,000 pounds (129k) to drive on non-interstate, state-maintained highway routes. The review of requests is being done in conjunction with the Idaho Transportation Department Board and a subcommittee, which will reject or approve requests for new routes.
The review of requests includes a 30-day public comment period, and a hearing at which verbal or written comments can be submitted.
Public Hearing to be held in Salmon | Monday, December 9, 2019
4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Salmon Valley Center | 200 Main Street
Public Hearing to be held in Challis | Tuesday, December 10, 2019
4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Challis Community Event Center | 411 Clinic Road
- News Release: Hearings scheduled in December to take comment on potential 129,000-lb. truck routes on US-93, ID-75
Transportation Board 129k Subcommittee Agendas
- For all 129k Subcommittee agendas go to the Transportation Board Schedule and Agendas
Transportation Board 129k Subcommittee Minutes
- For all 129k Subcommittee minutes go to the Transportation Board Minutes
District 1 Route Applications
North Idaho – Counties: Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, Shoshone
• No pending requests
District 2 Route Applications
North-Central Idaho – Counties: Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce
US-12: US-95 to Montana Border
• US-12 Application
• US-12 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
ID-3: ID-8 to US-95
• ID-3 Application
• ID-3 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
ID-8: ID-3 to Bovill
• ID-8 Application
• ID-8 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
ID-13: Kooskia to Grangeville
• ID-13 Application
• ID-13 Evaluation by ITD – Pending
District 3 Route Applications
Southwest Idaho – Counties: Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Washington, Valley
I-84 Business Route (I-84B)
• I-84B Application
• I-84B Evaluation by ITD – Pending
District 4 Route Applications
South-Central Idaho – Counties: Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, Twin Falls
ID-75: US-26 to Airport Way in Hailey
• ID-75 Application
• ID-75 Evaluation by ITD
District 5 Route Applications
Southeast Idaho – Counties: Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, Power
• No pending requests
District 6 Route Applications
Eastern Idaho – Counties: Bonneville, Butte, Clark, Custer, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Teton, Madison
US-93: ID-75 to Montana Border
• US-93 Application
• US-93 Evaluation by ITD
ID-75: Clayton mill to US-93
• ID-75 Application
• ID-75 Evaluation by ITD
129,000 lbs. Additional Route Request Form
US-93/US-93BL: ID-25 to US-30
US12 Route Application – Withdrawn at request of applicant on 07/07/2016
US20 Route Application – Withdrawn at request of applicant on 07/07/2016
SH13 Route Application – Withdrawn at request of applicant on 07/07/2016
SH16 Route Application – Withdrawn at request of applicant on 07/07/2016
SH162 Route Application– Withdrawn at request of applicant on 07/07/2016
The Idaho Transportation Board Subcommittee on 129,000 Pound Truck Routes was established in 2013 to address legislation related to gross vehicle weights up to 129,000 pounds. The Subcommittee’s charge was to develop the process to allow 129,000 pound gross vehicle weights on additional state routes and then to review requests for these additional routes and make a recommendation to the full Idaho Transportation Board. Subcommittee meetings will be held on an as-needed basis.
Prior to July 1, 2013, trucks configured to increase gross vehicle weights from 105,500 pounds to 129,000 pounds were permitted on a select number of state highways in southern Idaho via a pilot project. Legislation approved in 2013 made those 35 specified routes permanent and provided authority to the responsible highway jurisdiction to allow gross vehicle weights up to 129,000 pounds on additional specified routes.
Approved 129,000 lbs. Routes
- Idaho Map for Designated Routes Allowing up to 129,000 lbs
- North Idaho Map – District 1
- Dover City Route: NO maps available as all routes require a single trip permit. Must contact DMV Permits Office for movement on Dover City Roads.
- Moyie Springs 129k Route Map
- North-Central Idaho Map – District 2
- Southwest Idaho Map – District 3
- South-Central Idaho Map – District 4
- Southeast Idaho Map – District 5
- East Idaho Map – District 6
- Idaho Routes Designated for Extra Length Combinations up to 105,500 lbs.
– APPROVED – District 3 Route Applications
Southwest Idaho – Counties: Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Washington, Valley
ID-52: ID-72 to Emmett
• ID-52 Application
• ID-52 Evaluation by ITD
• District 3 Public Comments for ID-52, ID-72, US-30, ID-16 – April 2019
• Letter of Determination
ID-72: US-30 to ID-52
• ID-72 Application
• ID-72 Evaluation by ITD
• District 3 Public Comments for ID-52, ID-72, US-30, ID-16 – April 2019
• Letter of Determination
US-30: US-95 to ID-72
• US-30 Application
• US-30 Evaluation by ITD
• District 3 Public Comments for ID-52, ID-72, US-30, ID-16 – April 2019
• Letter of Determination
ID-16: ID-52 to ID-44
• ID-16 Application
• ID-16 Evaluation by ITD
• District 3 Public Comments for ID-52, ID-72, US-30, ID-16 – April 2019
• Letter of Determination
ID-52: Savage Services to ID-16
• ID-52 Application
• ID-52 Evaluation by ITD
• District 3 Public Comments for ID-52, ID-72, US-30, ID-16 – April 2019
• Letter of Determination
ID-55: I-84 to ID-44
• ID-55 Application
• ID-55 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
ID-69: Kuna to I-84
• ID-69 Application
• ID-69 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
– APPROVED – District 4 Route Applications
Southeast Idaho – Counties: Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, Twin Falls
US-93: ID-25 to Washington Street (Twin Falls)
• US-93 Application
• US-93 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
– APPROVED – District 5 Route Applications
Southeast Idaho – Counties: Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, Power
I-86 Business Loop (BL): I-86 to ID-39
• I-86BL Application
• I-86BL Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
US-26: District 5/6 Boundary to Blackfoot
Note: This case is the District 5 segment of a request for US-26 with segments in both District 5 and District 6. See District 6 cases for that portion of the request and evaluation.
• US-26 Application
• US-26 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
US-30: Great Western Malting to Yellowstone Avenue
• US-30 Application
• US-30 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
US-89: Geneva to Wyoming Border
• US-89 Application
• US-89 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
US-89: Utah Border to Geneva
• US-89 Application
• US-89 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
US-91: Preston to I-15
• US-91 Application
• US-91 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
US-91: I-86 to WinCo Foods (Pocatello)
• US-91 Application
• US-91 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
ID-34: Blackfoot Reservoir to Wyoming Border
• ID-34 Application
• ID-34 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
ID-37: Oneida-Power County Border to I-86
• ID-37 Application
• ID-37 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
ID-38: I-15 to Holbrook
• ID-38 Application
• ID-38 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
ID-61: Geneva to Wyoming Border
• ID-61 Application
• ID-61 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
– APPROVED – District 6 Route Applications
Eastern Idaho – Counties: Bonneville, Butte, Clark, Custer, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Teton, Madison
US-20: I-15 to US-20
Note: This application connects I-15 to the previously approved section of US-20 northeast of Idaho Falls
• US-20 Application
• US-20 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
US-26: Idaho Falls to Wyoming Border
• US-26 Application
• US-26 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
US-26: US-20 to District 5/6 Boundary
Note: This case is the District 6 segment of a request for US-26 with segments in both District 5 and District 6. See District 5 cases for that portion of the request and evaluation.
• US-26 Application
• US-26 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
ID-28: Salmon to ID-22
• ID-28 Application
• ID-28 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
ID-32: Simplot Facility to Ashton
• ID-32 Application
• ID-32 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
ID-32: ID-33 to Simplot Facility
• ID-32 Application
• ID-32 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination
ID-47: Section in Ashton
• ID-47 Application
• ID-47 Evaluation by ITD
• Public Comments
• Letter of Determination