[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 198 (Friday, October 14, 1994)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-25411]
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[Federal Register: October 14, 1994]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration
Environmental Impact Statement; City of Healdsburg, CA
AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of intent.
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SUMMARY: The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an
environmental impact statement will be prepared for a proposed bridge
replacement project in the City of Healdsburg, Sonoma County,
California.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
John R. Schultz, Chief, District Operations-A, Federal Highway
Administration, California Division, U.S. Bank Plaza, 980 Ninth Street,
Suite 400, Sacramento, California 95814-2724, Telephone; (916) 551-
1314.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FHWA, in cooperation with the California
Department of Transportation and the City of Healdsburg, will prepare a
draft environmental impact statement (EIS) on a proposal to replace the
Healdsburg Avenue Bridge (Bridge No. 20C-65) crossing the Russian
River. The proposed project would replace an existing two-lane bridge
with a new bridge that would provide three lanes, including one travel
lane in each direction and a center dual turning lane, as well as
bikelanes and sidewalks on either side. The existing bridge is a steel
truss bridge built in 1921 and has been determined to be eligible for
the National Register. The project would also involve the
reconstruction of approach roadway sections and an adjoining
intersection, involving a total distance of 750 feet along the existing
Healdsburg Avenue corridor, an arterial street in the City of
Healdsburg.
Replacement of the existing bridge is considered necessary because
it is structurally deficient and functionally obsolete. Structural
deficiencies require the posting of height and load restrictions for
vehicles using the bridge. The bridge is seismically unsound. A current
19.5-foot width is substandard relative to present and projected
traffic load. This width cannot accommodate a turning lane needed for
improved traffic efficiency at the adjoining intersection on the west
bank, nor shoulders needed to safely and efficiently allow joint use by
bicycles and motor vehicles. The existing bridge is also poorly aligned
resulting in poor sight distance and a safety hazard at the adjoining
intersection.
Alternatives under consideration include (1) taking no action; (2)
rehabilitating the existing bridge; (3) locating the new bridge on an
alignment either north or south of the existing bridge, thereby leaving
the existing bridge as a pedestrian and bicycle crossing; (4) replacing
the existing bridge with a standard box girder concrete bridge; and (5)
replacing the existing bridge with a new bridge using a truss design.
Other alternatives may be considered following the scoping meeting.
The project will require acquisition of new right-of-way in an
existing urban areas and will affect commercial and residential
properties as well as a public park. The project would be funded
through the Federal Bridge Replacement Program with local agency
contribution.
A scoping meeting is scheduled for November 17, 1994 at the City of
Healdsburg City Hall Council Chambers located at 126 Matheson Street in
the City of Healdsburg. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss
the need for the project, alternatives to be considered, and the
related significant social, economic and environmental issues to be
addressed and analyzed in the draft EIS.
To ensure that the full range of issues related to the proposed
action are addressed, and all significant issues are identified,
comments and suggestions are invited from all interested parties.
Comments and questions concerning this proposed action and the EIS
should be directed to the FHWA at the address previously provided in
this document.
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Number 20.205,
Highway Research, Planning, and Construction. The regulations
implementing Executive Order 12372 regarding intergovernmental
consultation of Federal Programs and activities apply to this
program.)
G.P. Wong,
Senior Transportation Engineer, Sacramento, California.
[FR Doc. 94-25411 Filed 10-13-94; 8:45 am]
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