Ferndale Access Project - Geotechnical Investigation 2026
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026020911
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 1
(DOT)
Document Title
Ferndale Access Project - Geotechnical Investigation 2026
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/27/2026
Document Description
The purpose of the geotechnical investigation is to develop design recommendations for the alternatives being considered for the rehabilitation or repair of Fernbridge (bridge over the Eel River in Humboldt County). The investigation would include a total of 7 drill locations consisting of 5 soil borings (2 on the river bar and 3 in upland) and 2 piezometers (in upland). Drilling depth would be approximately 300-feet and the size of the boreholes would not exceed 6-inches.
Contact Information
Name
Breeanna Kalson
Agency Name
Caltrans
Job Title
Environmental Coordinator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Fernbridge, unincorporated community
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Northern California, Unincorporated
Cross Streets
State Route 211 and Fernbridge Drive, and Fernbridge Street and Fernbridge Drive
Zip
95540
Total Acres
0
Parcel #
200-312-010, 106-031-001
State Highways
211
Railways
Northwestern Pacific Railroad
Airports
none
Schools
Loleta Elementary School
Waterways
Eel River, Finch Creek, Little Palmer Creek, Palmer Creek, Perry Slough, Salt River
Township
3N
Range
1W
Section
29
Base
Humboldt
Other Information
In addition to the two discreet APNs, drilling will also take place within the river bar on State Lands property and near the intersection of Fernbridge Street and Fernbridge Drive within the County of Humboldt's right of way.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 6, 15306, Information Collection
Reasons for Exemption
The geotechnical investigation is for data collection and would be conducted on existing roadways or roadway shoulders. The investigation would not result in substantial disturbances to environmental resources.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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