Permit No.19940 - Bridge Authorization at Mile Post 194.52
Summary
SCH Number
2026050972
Public Agency
Central Valley Flood Protection Board
Document Title
Permit No.19940 - Bridge Authorization at Mile Post 194.52
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/26/2026
Document Description
To authorize an existing 927-foot long, 3 segment bridge constructed in 1914 and 1948 that predates the adopted plan of flood control in 1977. Segment A is a 50-foot-long Deck Plate Girder - Open Deck (DPGOD) at the northern approach, constructed in 1948. Segment B is a 3-span 481-foot-long Deck Truss Riveted - Open Deck (DTROD), constructed in 1948, spanning the channel with no in-channel piers. Segment C is a 13-span 396-foot-long DPGOD at the southern approach, constructed in 1914.
Contact Information
Name
Jennifer Calles
Agency Name
Central Valley Flood Protection Board
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Stephen Cheney
Agency Name
Union Pacific Railroad
Job Title
Director Structure Design & Environmental
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Fresno, Madera
Regions
Southern California
Waterways
San Joaquin River
Other Location Info
The bridge is located at Mile Point 194.52 on the Fresno Subdivision crossing the San Joaquin River along the Fresno-Madera County line, approximately 0.87 mile southeast of the intersection of State Route 99 and Avenue 7, at 36.844°N 119.9336°W, San Joaquin River, Fresno and Madera Counties.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15275(a)
Reasons for Exemption
The project is statutorily exempt under the provisions of CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines. The Board’s approval involves issuing a Board permit for replacement of an existing railroad bridge that is related to the institution or increase of passenger or commuter service of rail lines already in use, which is exempt under the statutory exemption of the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15275(a).
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt from CEQA under the Class 1, Existing Facilities categorical exemption (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15301), because the activity consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use. No expansion of existing or former use will occur. Further, none of the exceptions to the exemption in California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15300.2 apply.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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