Decision Memo Completed

Bear Canyon Bridge Geotechnical Investigation

Coronado National Forest Cochise, Arizona Sierra Vista Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Improvements/Construction
Bear Canyon Bridge Geotechnical InvestigationDecision Signed Date: 12/21/2022
ForestsCoronado National Forest
DistrictsSierra Vista Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 24S, Range 19E, Section 1
Road management