Decision Memo Completed

Palouse Bridge Replacements

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Latah, Idaho Palouse Ranger District

Replace existing timber stringer bridges crossing Meadow Crk and Graves Meadow with new concrete or steel girder bridges. Existing bridge decks, abutments and back walls are in decay, and both bridges restrict flow during normal annual runoff.

Location

Meadow Creek Bridge: T43N, R3W, Sec 34; Graves Meadow Bridge: T42N, R2W, Sec 25; Latah County, Idaho

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/23/2018
2
Decision
04/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Maintenance; Watershed Improvements
Decision Decided Date04/14/2022
ForestsNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
DistrictsPalouse Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsRoad management