Durphy Trail Bridge Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026091265
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Durphy Trail Bridge Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/30/2026
Document Description
The project proposes to replace two (2) footbridges along the Durphy Trail in Richardson Grove State Park with bridge made of materials that will withstand decay and prevent catastrophic bridge failure. For each bridge, work will use hand, gas or generator powered tools for the following:
• Suspend tarps beneath the existing bridges to catch small debris that may fall during removal or construction of the structures;
• Construct new abutments on the same pad as those of the old bridges;
• Install rigging to aid in the placement of larger structural components, i.e., mud sills, stringers, etc.; and
• Install decking and railing.
Treated wood and hardware will be removed from the site and disposed of at the maintenance yard and untreated redwood will be scattered, out of view, across the forest floor.
Contact Information
Name
Rosalind Litzky
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation, North Coast Redwoods District
Job Title
District Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
Rio Dell
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Northern California, Unincorporated
Other Location Info
This project is located in Richardson Grove State Park.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class: 1 & 2; Section: 15301 & 15302
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond current levels and consists of replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced.
County Clerk
Humboldt
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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