Steel-deck Truck Scale (bridge/pit type)
This steel-deck truck scale is designed for heavy-duty vehicle weighing — ideal for industrial, logistics, quarry, mining or shipping operations. It supports pit-type or flush-mount installations (so the deck is level with road grade), as well as above-ground or shallow-pit configurations. The weighbridge uses a full structural steel deck (or steel-on-steel sandwich) supported by load cells and a welded module design for long life and minimal maintenance. Typical use cases include checking gross vehicle weights, axle loads, shipping traffic, or regulatory weigh stations.
| Specification | Details / Typical Values |
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| Platform Type | Steel deck (sandwich or orthotropic ribbed design) (Brady Systems) |
| Capacity (Gross) | Up to ~135 tons (270,000 lb) in common US specs (jeffersoncountyga.gov) |
| Concentrated Load Capacity (CLC) | E.g., 50 tons (100,000 lb) or more (depending on design) (Rice Lake) |
| Platform Width & Length | Width e.g., ~10 ft–12 ft (3.0–3.7 m), Length up to ~70 ft (21 m) or more (Rice Lake) |
| Deck Plate Thickness | E.g., 5/16″ (8 mm) steel deck plate in an orthotropic design (Brady Systems) |
| Profile Height | As low as ~14.5″ (368 mm) in some designs (Brady Systems) |
| Construction Material | ASTM A-36 steel or equivalent structural steel (Brady Systems) |
| Load Cells | Stainless-steel, compression or shear-beam, often IP68/IP69K rated (BARBAL – Weighing Technology) |
| Foundation Type | Pit-mounted or shallow pit or above-ground modular (depending on site) (Avery Weigh-Tronix) |
| Legal/Trade Certification | NTEP / OIML / national metrology compliance for commercial use (jeffersoncountyga.gov) |
| Standard Features | Factory-welded modules (no field welding), open bottom design in some specs (Rice Lake) |
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Steel-deck construction offers fast installation, high durability and reduced downtime compared to poured concrete decks.
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Modular welded bridge weighbridge sections allow large spans and long life service.
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Pit-mounted (or flush-mount) installation means the deck sits level with the roadway — easier vehicle access and safer traffic flow.
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Low profile design reduces ramp length and site excavation requirements.
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Heavy-duty structural design ensures high axle load, concentrated load and gross vehicle capacity.
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Load cell access via manholes or top access in some designs, simplifying maintenance.
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Suitable for high traffic counts, heavy trucks / trailers, and harsh industrial environments.
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Options available – for example, reinforced decks, special lengths, anti-corrosion finishes, remote displays, digital diagnostics.
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Designed for legal-for-trade usage (if certified), meaning you can use it for commercial billing/weighing operations.
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Can be configured for above-ground or pit foundation depending on site constraints.
