D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 18, § 2510
2510.1 The gross weight permitted on bridges in the District of Columbia shall be the maximum axle weight allowed in § 2505 or the gross weight posted on a particular bridge, whichever is less.
2510.2 No vehicle which exceeds the maximum weight restriction set forth in § 2505, including the load being carried by the vehicle, shall cross any bridge in the District of Columbia without the written permission of the Director.
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 19 DCR 392, 393 (December 10, 1973), 17 DCRR § 156.