A scale that can accommodate up to 100 tons is available to weigh RVs, trucks and cars, as well as boat, horse or utility trailers in Richland.

DelHur Industries recently automated its truck scale to accommodate the public.

“We saw more and more of the general public wanting to weigh their RV or boat or utility trailers,” said Sue Palmersheim, DelHur’s vice president of business development.

The heavy civil general contractor bought the 15-acre Richland property on Kingsgate Way near Horn Rapids in 2009. The company employs 125 people throughout the western U.S. who perform public and private services in the mining, energy, transportation, nuclear and environmental sectors.

The Port Angeles-based company used the scale and 1,100-foot railroad spur on its property to complete contract work at the Hanford site.

With that work now done, the company decided to make its scale available for public use as well as professional tractor-trailer drivers.

“With all the truck traffic around here, it gets a lot of use,” Palmersheim said.

Cost is a flat $15, regardless of weight or vehicle size. Businesses may set up an account with DelHur if they’re regular users.

The scale features a 117-foot deck that’s 11 feet wide and easy to drive on to.

Two automated kiosks on either side of the scale direct drivers. One accepts major credit cards at the entrance to the scale, and at the other at the exit prints out a receipt similar to one received at a gas station that includes the gross weight along with the date and time.

Those who need a certified weight ticket, which is stamped like a notary, must pay cash and visit DelHur during business hours, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Palmershein advises calling ahead to 509-371-0682 to ensure someone is on site to provide a certified ticket. Active duty and reservists may use the scale for free during business hours.

DelHur’s scale is at 2935 Kingsgate Way, just off Highway 240.