Washingtin Road over Eastside Bypass Bridge Emergency Retrofit Project (Project)
Summary
SCH Number
2026010399
Public Agency
Merced County
Document Title
Washingtin Road over Eastside Bypass Bridge Emergency Retrofit Project (Project)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/15/2026
Document Description
The Washington Road over Eastside Bypass bridge (Bridge) has been closed since May 2023 due to settlement at Piers 9 through 17. The County will rehabilitate the Bridge to its as-built condition and reinforce failing supports. The Project will construct new supports adjacent to existing supports, raise the bridge to its as-built elevation, then remove the existing supports. The channel will be dry during construction. Work will be conducted within the existing County right of way and is anticipated to be completed in one construction season. The existing bridge deck will be treated with methacrylate.
Contact Information
Name
Alvaro Buenrostro
Agency Name
Merced County Department of Public Works
Job Title
Supervising Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
El Nido
Counties
Merced
Regions
Unincorporated
Other Location Info
Along Washington Road, 4 miles west of the CA State Route 59 Intersection
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301, Class 1(c)
Reasons for Exemption
The Project will restore an existing Bridge structure to its as-built condition with no expansion of former use. The County has determined the Project will not have a significant effect on the enviroment. No right-of-way is required.
County Clerk
Merced
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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