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Originally Posted by MBarz
Hello, we have the same problem when we went out east to New York. Did not do enough research before driving there. Our first trip to New York and it was stressful. They have alot of overpasses that are low on main highways and some of them are marked wrong since they updated them at one time. I was pulled over on the side of the road trying to figure out how to go around a overpass that said it was 12' 8". While looking at the map on the side of the road a semi-truck passed by and went right under without a problem. Come to find out the overpass was marked 1 foot lower than it actually was. Since my suite is 13' I thought I would try it. Went 25mph and held my breath. That was on us63 and and was told that it was a main truck route. So be careful were you go and do research when traveling.
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We did the exact same thing at that location on RT 63! Waited for a full height truck to cruise on by and away we went! From what I understand, they mark the height from where it is the lowest even if it can't be driven under. But doesn't that make you pucker as you approach!
Another rt to stay away from in NY is RT 20, not a fun road.
In PA I-70 from Pittsburgh to Haggarsville MD has lots of low bridges on lane or the other, have to pick the 13'6' lane in advance. Signs are there but got to watch it close so you don't get hung out in the wrong lane.
Its always an adventure.
Bill