Interstate 215 (I-215)/Newport Avenue Overcrossing Bridge Replacement Project
Summary
SCH Number
2012028163
Public Agency
Fish & Game Eastern Sierra-Inland Deserts Region
Document Title
Interstate 215 (I-215)/Newport Avenue Overcrossing Bridge Replacement Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/10/2012
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) is executing Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. 1600-2011-0280-R8 [Revision 1] (Agreement) pursuant to Section 1602 of the California Fish and Game Code to the project Applicant, the San Bernardino Associated Governments, represented by Gary Cohoe, 1170 West 3rd Street, City of San Bernardino, State of California, 92410, Phone (909) 884-8276. The Interstate 215 (I-215)/Newport Avenue Overcrossing Bridge at the Interstate 215; modifications to storm water drainage facilities on the east and west side of the bridge; the installation of four retaining walls; and the use of temporary construction easements. The new bridge will be approximately four feet higher than the current 14-foot 10-inch high bridge, and will be lengthened and widened in both directions by adding 6-foot wide sidewalks, and 6-foot wide shoulders to existing 12-foot wide lanes.
Contact Information
Name
Joanna Gibson
Agency Name
California Department of Fish & Game Eastern Sierra-Inland Deser
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Grand Terrace
Counties
San Bernardino
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 2c, Sec. 15302
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt under Class 2c because it consists of the removal and replacement of an existing bridge at the same location. Avoidance and minimization measures were included in the project scope to minimize impacts to fish and wildlife species at the project site.
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