Decision Memo Completed

North Fork Bridge Replacement

Willamette National Forest Lane, Oregon Middle Fork Ranger District

The bridge, which is located along the North Fork Trail, has failed and is unsafe to cross. The new bridge would be built with native log stringers by hand using skilled trail bridge builders.

Location

Approximately 8 miles north/northeast of Westfir, OR along the North Fork River.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/24/2019
2
Decision
01/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
North Fork Bridge ReplacementDecision Signed Date: 01/10/2023
ForestsWillamette National Forest
DistrictsMiddle Fork Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT20S, R3E, Section 13
Recreation management