Decision Memo Completed

Wet Canyon Bridge Demolition

Coronado National Forest Graham, Arizona Safford Ranger District

Extreme volumes of debris and flow are currently piling up against the old Wet Canyon Bridge, as a result of watershed damage caused by the Frye Fire. The old bridge will be removed to allow safe passage of debris and eliminate threat to new bridge.

Location

Old Wet Canyon bridge along the section of Swift Trail (State Route 366) that runs through Wet Canyon, Pinaleno Mountains, Safford Ranger District.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/03/2017
2
Decision
08/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(11)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other; National Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Improvements/Construction
Wet Canyon Bridge DemolitionDecision Signed Date: 08/08/2017
ForestsCoronado National Forest
DistrictsSafford Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Road managementFacility management