511 weigh stations · updated October 2026
Weigh Stations Near Me – Every US Weigh Station by State
Find the next truck weigh station on your route, see which side of the highway it's on, and check what to expect before you pull in.
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This directory lists 511 weigh stations across the United States – state-run truck inspection and weighing sites on interstates and major highways, including the ones some states call ports of entry or inspection stations. Each weigh station has its own page with its location, direction of travel, the nearest exit and other weigh stations down the road.
Weigh station locations come from OpenStreetMap and state DOT data. Whether a station is open changes by the hour – the signs on the highway always have the final word.
- 511weigh stations
- 48states with data
- 331on interstates
- 16interstates covered
US Weigh Station Map
The weigh station map shows only weigh stations. Each state and interstate page lists them by direction, so you can see which ones are ahead of you on your route.
Open the weigh station mapWhat Is a Weigh Station?
A weigh station is a checkpoint next to a highway where commercial trucks are weighed and inspected. They are run by state departments of transportation, state police or highway patrol, and they exist to protect roads and bridges from overweight vehicles and to keep unsafe trucks off the road.
Most stations use a static scale inside the facility; many also have weigh-in-motion scales in the ramp or main lanes that pre-screen trucks at speed. Officers can check paperwork, hours-of-service records and the vehicle itself. Depending on the state, a weigh station may be signed as a weigh station, inspection station, scale house or port of entry.
Who Has to Stop?
The rules are set by each state, but the common pattern is: commercial vehicles above a weight threshold must pull in when the station is open – in many states that threshold is 10,001 lbs gross vehicle weight rating. Some states also require buses, farm vehicles or vehicles carrying hazardous materials to stop.
- Tractor-trailers and box trucks over the state threshold: yes, when open.
- Pickups, vans and RVs for private use: usually not – check the posted signs.
- Passenger cars: no.
Weigh Stations by State
Pick a state to see its weigh station locations together with its rest areas and truck stops.
- Alabama3
- Alaska8
- Arizona12
- Arkansas10
- California33
- Colorado18
- Connecticut4
- Delaware1
- Florida42
- Georgia18
- Hawaii
- Idaho8
- Illinois23
- Indiana5
- Iowa9
- Kansas5
- Kentucky11
- Louisiana15
- Maine4
- Maryland9
- Massachusetts1
- Michigan16
- Minnesota10
- Mississippi6
- Missouri17
- Montana9
- Nebraska8
- Nevada2
- New Hampshire4
- New Jersey5
- New Mexico4
- New York2
- North Carolina11
- North Dakota6
- Ohio14
- Oklahoma20
- Oregon26
- Pennsylvania9
- Rhode Island1
- South Carolina5
- South Dakota3
- Tennessee8
- Texas24
- Utah7
- Vermont2
- Virginia11
- Washington26
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin13
- Wyoming3
Weigh Stations on Major Interstates
Each interstate page lists its rest stops in order of travel – eastbound weigh stations separately from westbound ones.
Federal Weight Limits at a Glance
On the Interstate System, federal law sets these limits. States may allow more on other roads or with permits.
| Gross vehicle weight | 80,000 lbs |
|---|---|
| Single axle | 20,000 lbs |
| Tandem axle | 34,000 lbs |
| Axle groups | Federal Bridge Formula |
Source: 23 CFR Part 658 (FHWA).
Open or Closed? Bypass Systems
Before each station, an overhead or roadside sign shows whether it's open. When it's open, trucks over the limit must exit unless they've been cleared to bypass.
Bypass programs such as PrePass, Drivewyze and NORPASS screen a truck's credentials and safety record in advance and signal the driver through an in-cab transponder or app. A green light means you may stay on the highway; red means pull in.
Looking for a Weigh Station for Cars?
State weigh stations don't weigh private cars, campers or trailers on request. If you need to know what your vehicle or RV weighs, use a certified truck scale at a truck stop – for example a CAT Scale – or a public scale run by a city, a landfill or a moving company.
Truck stop scales are listed separately as truck scales, so they don't get mixed up with official weigh stations.
Weigh Station FAQ
How do I find a weigh station near me?
Tap Weigh stations near me at the top of this page. We show the closest weigh stations, with the road, the direction and the nearest exit.
Do I have to stop at a weigh station?
If you drive a commercial vehicle above your state’s weight threshold – often 10,001 lbs GVWR – you must pull in when the station is open, unless a bypass system clears you. Private cars, and in most states private pickups and RVs, don’t have to stop. Posted signs always apply.
What does a DOT weigh station check?
Weight per axle and in total, plus – at the officer’s discretion – your credentials, logbook or ELD records, and the vehicle’s safety equipment. A full roadside inspection follows the CVSA inspection levels.
How do I know if a weigh station is open?
Look for the sign before the exit ramp – it shows OPEN or CLOSED, often with flashing lights. Live status reported by drivers is coming to RestStop Map.
Is there a weigh station map for my route?
Yes. Every interstate page lists the weigh stations on that route by direction, and the map on this page shows all weigh station locations we know of.
Are truck stop scales the same as weigh stations?
No. Truck stop scales such as CAT Scales are private, paid scales drivers use to check their own weight. Official weigh stations are run by the state for enforcement. We list them separately.