Emergency Installation of the Chorro Creek Utility Crossing at Former Bridge 108
Summary
SCH Number
2006028006
Public Agency
San Luis Obispo County
Document Title
Emergency Installation of the Chorro Creek Utility Crossing at Former Bridge 108
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/1/2006
Document Description
Bridge 108 previously crossed Chorro Creek on Camp San Luis Obispo property and provided access to property that now contains the County Operations Center. The wooden bride was closed several decades ago. Partial demolition was accomplished by CAANG within the past few years. Complete demolition was deferred because the bridge supports utilities that serve the County facilities. The wooden remains of the bridge structure have deteriorated significantly and the two concrete pier footings supporting the remaining superstructure have been severely undercut. Collapse of the structure and loss of the utility lines appears imminent. High creek flows laden with storm debris could result in catastrophic failure of the bridge structure, footing, and utility lines. San Luis Obispo County Department of Public Works proposes to construct a steel support structure that will be placed across the creek. Once the support structure is in place the utilities would be secured to it and disconnected from bridge 108.
Contact Information
Name
Mark Hutchinson
Agency Name
San Luis Obispo County
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
San Luis Obispo
Counties
San Luis Obispo
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Section 21080(b)(4), 15269(c)
Reasons for Exemption
The project consists of the placement of a steel support structure above existing utility crossings to prevent the loss of essential public services to the County Operations Center and jail that could result from the collapse of the partially demolished and deteriorated bridge that currently supports the utility lines. All demolition activities will be conducted in a manner that complies with all federal and state environmental statutes, regulations, permits, and best management practices. The placement of the support structure will be implemented in a controlled manner so as the assure protection of all on- and off-site environmental resources.
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