Bridge Rail Replacement and Upgrade Project

Summary

SCH Number
2022030059
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 4 (DOT)
Document Title
Bridge Rail Replacement and Upgrade Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/2/2022
Document Description
This project proposes to replace the existing bridge baluster railings with bridge concrete barrier and upgrade the sidewalks on the Hillsdale Boulevard Overcrossing (Br. No. 35-0198) in the City of San Mateo in San Mateo County on State Route 82. The purpose of this project is to improve the existing bridge railings to meet current Caltrans standards. This project is needed because the deteriorated bridge railings may not withstand impacts from vehicles. Its weakened condition may lead to sudden catastrophic collapse. On each side of the bridge, the project will remove the existing steel baluster railing and sidewalk. New bridge concrete barrier type 732W with type 6 chain link fence and sidewalk will be constructed.

Contact Information

Name
Nina Hofmarcher
Agency Name
California Department of Transportation
Job Title
Associate Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant

Location

Cities
San Mateo
Counties
San Mateo
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Cross Streets
Hillsdale Boulevard Overcrossing
Total Acres
N/A
Parcel #
N/A
State Highways
State Route 82
Railways
N/A
Airports
N/A
Other Location Info
PM 9.35

Notice of Exemption

Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
1(d) 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The project is within Caltrans right-of way. This project contains a number of standardized avoidance and minimization measures which are employed on most, if not all, Caltrans projects and were not developed in response to any specific environmental impact resulting from the proposed project. The purpose of this project is to improve the existing bridge railings to meet current Caltrans standards. This project is needed because the deteriorated bridge railings may not withstand impacts from vehicles. Its weakened condition may lead to sudden catastrophic collapse. On each side of the bridge, the project will remove the existing steel baluster railing and sidewalk. New bridge concrete barrier type 732W with type 6 chain link fence and sidewalk will be constructed.
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