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Integrated Solution for Oversize/Overweight Permitting at West Virginia DOT

Technology Category
  • Networks & Connectivity - Gateways
  • Networks & Connectivity - Routers & Bridges
Applicable Industries
  • Construction & Infrastructure
  • Transportation
Applicable Functions
  • Logistics & Transportation
  • Maintenance
Use Cases
  • Construction Management
  • Infrastructure Inspection
Services
  • System Integration
  • Testing & Certification
The Challenge
The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) faced a significant challenge in managing the increasing volume of oversize/overweight load permits due to the boom in shale oil and gas production. The number of these permits issued annually doubled since 2003, reaching 123,000 in 2011. The existing manual process for managing these permits was not sustainable in the long run. The process involved consulting county maps marked with weight restrictions and general guidelines to process permits. Bridge load rating was handled by technicians, but there was no way to incorporate bridge information and run a real-time permitting process. As the trucks got heavier and larger, and the frequency of loads grew higher, the WVDOT realized the need for a more efficient and reliable system.
About The Customer
The customer in this case study is the West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT). WVDOT is responsible for the management and regulation of the state's transportation infrastructure. This includes the issuance of oversize/overweight load permits, which has seen a significant increase due to the boom in shale oil and gas production in the region. The department was facing challenges in managing the increasing volume of these permits and was in need of a more efficient and reliable system. WVDOT is committed to ensuring the safety and sustainability of the state's road infrastructure and was looking for a solution that could help them achieve these objectives.
The Solution
To address these challenges, WVDOT opted for an integrated solution that included the SUPERLOAD system for automated permitting, routing, bridge analysis, and restriction management, and LARS Bridge for bridge load-rating modeling and analysis. This unified system for intelligent routing and permitting helped ensure both public safety and bridge sustainability. The SUPERLOAD system was deployed in 1998 and built over three phases, moving to the web in 2001. The system was capable of handling up to 500 permits a day, with more than 80% issued automatically, significantly reducing the staff workload. In 2013, WVDOT outsourced its permit processing system to a hosted, online solution – GotPermits.com, thus revolutionizing the permitting and routing process for haulers, permit service providers, and the WVDOT permit administration staff.
Operational Impact
  • The implementation of the SUPERLOAD system and LARS Bridge has significantly improved the efficiency and reliability of the permit issuing process at WVDOT. The system's ability to perform real-time analysis of routes and clearances has greatly enhanced the safety and sustainability of the state's road infrastructure. The system also provides WVDOT with more complete and better-organized historical data, with fast retrieval of information through built-in reports and advanced search capability. This information helps the Permit Office better manage staffing and hours and can augment performance- and risk-based asset management and capital project planning. The outsourcing of the permit processing system to GotPermits.com has further streamlined the process, reducing infrastructure and maintenance costs for WVDOT and improving public safety and care of the transportation infrastructure.
Quantitative Benefit
  • West Virginia issues approximately 130,000 oversize/overweight permits annually.
  • SUPERLOAD analyzes routes and clearances instantly for 15,000 miles of paved road and 5,000 bridges.
  • Since 1998, superload permits alone have increased from 10 to 250 per week.

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