When dealing with length, bridge settings, kingpin laws, etc, you often have two sets of limits.
You have the national network which consists of the Interstate System and US Highways.
Then you have the state routes/roads. These are roads that are designated by things like State Route 100 or MO 42.
Then you also have differences in listings for straight vehicles and vehicles towing trailers.
As far as the national network goes, there is a federal law that basically says if the state allows a certain length of trailer in the state then they can not limit the over all length of the vehicle.
There are a few states like VT and MD that require permits to pull a 53 foot trailer.
In addition most, if not all states, have laws that allow trucks to use roads if they have business on that road and it is the most direct route or most direct truck route to that site.
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