South Fork Noyo River Bridge Replacement (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-MEN- 27871-R1C)
Summary
SCH Number
2024010392
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Northern and Eureka Region 1
(CDFW)
Document Title
South Fork Noyo River Bridge Replacement (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-MEN- 27871-R1C)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/17/2024
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has received Notification of Lake or
Streambed Alteration, EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-MEN-27871-R1C from the California Department of Forestry
and Fire Protection, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code.
Replacement of an existing 63-foot-long bridge over the south Fork of the Noyo River. The Project involves the
replacement of superstructures consisting of single span pre-stressed concrete slabs with roadway provisions and
incorporated galvanized metal guard rails. Existing concrete abutments will be improved with concrete reinforced
abutments. An engineered design has been completed and consistent with AASHTO specifications and headwall
height adequate to pass 100-year flood flows. Tarps will be placed within the stream channel to capture any fallen
debris and removed after project completion. Removal of the concrete footing will require an excavator positioned
within a dry stream bed with a hydraulic jack. An existing approach to the work site will be used to access the
stream bed and will be stabilized with mulch and/or slash and blocked to all vehicle traffic upon completion of the
operations or before rainfall, whichever comes first. The bottom of new bridge is above the calculated 100-year
flood flow line. Removal of vegetation will be limited to low lying grass and some shrubs. Immediate impacts to the
stream are expected to be minor.
Contact Information
Name
Lee Margadant
Agency Name
CDFW
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Fort Bragg
Counties
Mendocino
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
approximately 8.8 miles East of Fort Bragg, CA
Waterways
South Fork of the Noyo River
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 2 California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15302
Reasons for Exemption
The project consists of the replacement of an existing bridge on the same
footprint. The work will improve stream habitat through the removal of the concrete footing in the streambed and
replacement with a single span bridge which passes 100-year flows.
County Clerk
Mendocino