Damaged Bridge Rail Repair – I-8 at Colorado River Bridge (Bridge No. 58-0286)
Summary
SCH Number
2026010968
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 11
(DOT)
Document Title
Damaged Bridge Rail Repair – I-8 at Colorado River Bridge (Bridge No. 58-0286)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/28/2026
Document Description
Caltrans proposes to repair a damaged bridge rail in Imperial County along Interstate 8 (I-8) at the Colorado River Bridge (Bridge No. 58-0286) because the construction and control efforts required to repair the bridge rail is beyond Caltrans’ Maintenance capacity. The repair work includes securing the site with temporary k-rail, and repairing other damages discovered during construction as needed. Construction Area Signs & Traffic Control System will be in place for the safety of the traveling motorist. The road is currently open with shoulder closure.
Contact Information
Name
Emery McCaffery
Agency Name
Caltrans
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
unincorporated area
Counties
Imperial
Regions
Countywide
Other Location Info
Imperial County along Interstate 8 (I-8) at the Colorado River Bridge (Bridge No. 58-0286)
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the repair, maintenance, of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. Specifically, Caltrans will repair a damaged bridge rail in Imperial County along Interstate 8 (I-8) at the Colorado River Bridge (Bridge No. 58-0286) because the construction and control efforts required to repair the bridge rail is beyond Caltrans’ Maintenance capacity.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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