Bear Canyon Bridge is a two-span concrete bridge in need of replacement. The USFS engineers designing the bridge require a subsurface geotechnical investigation to determine the engineering properties of local soil and rock.
Location
Lat: N31.380144 Long: W110.3630428. Take State Route 83 south from Sonoita to Parker Canyon Lake. From Parker Canyon Lake travel southeast 8 miles on NFSR 48 and NFSR 61 to the bridge.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/22/2022
2
Decision
12/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Road Improvements/Construction |
| Bear Canyon Bridge Geotechnical Investigation | Decision Signed Date: 12/21/2022 |
| Forests | Coronado National Forest |
| Districts | Sierra Vista Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 24S, Range 19E, Section 1 |