Bitney Springs Bridge Removal
Summary
SCH Number
2026010692
Public Agency
Nevada County
Document Title
Bitney Springs Bridge Removal
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/22/2026
Document Description
Removal of the obsolete steel truss bridge. The structure is currently closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic due to is being a public-safety hazard. Project will removal all steel truss members and floor system that rest atop the existing concrete piers. Nevada County proposes to remove the superstructure of a closed, obsolete steel truss bridge originally constructed in 1890 by Cotton Brothers & Co. The bridge (approximately 11 Oft long x 16 ft wide) was taken out of service in 1981 when Bitney Springs Road was realigned, and a new bridge (17C0085) was built approximately 150 feet upstream. The structure is posted closed, structurally deficient, and presents a public-safety hazard (attractive nuisance) and ongoing County liability. This project will remove all steel truss members and floor system, Creosote-treated timber decking and stringers, and Creosote-treated timber columns/posts that rest atop the existing concrete piers. The concrete portions of the substructure (abutments, six intermediate piers =5 ft high) will remain in place. No concrete demolition or excavation below deck elevation is proposed, and no replacement structure will be constructed.
Contact Information
Name
Michelle Garcia
Agency Name
Nevada County Department of Public Works
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Nevada City
Counties
Nevada
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Bitney Springs Rd and Newtown Rd
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301(d)
Reasons for Exemption
Project is exempt because it consists of alteration of existing public structures with no expansion of use.
County Clerk
Nevada
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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