NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Findings
[48 Pa.B. 2257]
[Saturday, April 14, 2018]Under section 2002(b) of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. § 512(b)) establishing the Department of Transportation (Department), the Acting Director of the Bureau of Project Delivery, as delegated by the Secretary of Transportation, makes the following written findings:
The Department is planning the following listed projects. Environmental and Section 4(f) Documentation has been developed for the following identified projects to evaluate the potential environmental impacts caused by these projects. The Section 4(f) documents also serve as the Section 2002 Evaluation. The approved documents are available in the CE/EA Expert System at http://www.dotdom2.state.pa.us/ceea/ceeamain.nsf. The environmental, economic, social and other effects of the proposed projects have been considered. Based upon studies, there is no feasible and prudent alternative to the use of the Section 2002 resources for the proposed identified projects, and all reasonable steps have been taken to minimize the effects.
• SR 0000, Section N/A—Milford Borough, Pike County.
Project Description: The project involves the rehabilitation of the Mott Street Historic Bridge (T-426; Pike County Bridge No. 21) over Sawkill Creek. The bridge is currently closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The rehabilitated bridge will be for pedestrian/bike use only.
Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on September 6, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Public Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and/or Waterfowl Refuges, State Forest Land and State Game Land approved on December 12, 2016.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, including the Glen Trail, is operated by the National Park Service. The National Park Service will close and fence off approximately 0.25 acre of the trail during construction within the project area due to safety concerns.
• SR 0001, Section 03S—Middletown and Bensalem Townships, Bucks County.
Project Description: The proposed project will involve the reconstruction and widening of approximately 2.75 miles of SR 0001 including four interchanges (the Street Road, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Neshaminy and Penndel Interchanges) and eight bridges.
Environmental Documents: CE Level 2 Re-evaluation approved on August 24, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimus Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use approved on July 21, 2006.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The Reading Railroad—New York Line is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Approximately 0.049 acre of land will be permanently impacted through the placement of four piers for the overhead SR 0001 bridge within the NRHP boundary. These piers will replace two existing piers within the NRHP boundary that occupy 0.068 acre of land. This land will be vacated.
• SR 0017, Section 017—Saville Township, Perry County.
Project Description: The proposed project is a bridge replacement over an unnamed tributary to Panther Creek. The project consists of the replacement of a single span concrete slab bridge with a precast box culvert and end sections, which includes wingwalls and scour protection.
Environmental Documents: ED BRPA Evaluation approved on December 26, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on October 31, 2017.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The Reed-Simonton Farm was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.015 acre of right-of-way (ROW) will be required from the resource.
• SR 0088, Section 000—Speers and Charleroi Boroughs, Washington County.
Project Description: The Department, through the P3 RBRP, proposes to replace the SR 0088, Section 000 bridge over Maple Creek. The project also includes updating guiderail, improving drainage, and milling and overlaying the approaches. Minor profile adjustments along the roadway approaches are also anticipated.
Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Re-evaluation approved on December 6, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on July 5, 2016.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The Charleroi Water Treatment Plant was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.03 acre of ROW will be required from the resource.
• 0095, Section GR1—Philadelphia City, Philadelphia County.
Project Description: The proposed project will include utility relocation work and surface reconstruction and relocation work on Richmond Street between Aramingo Avenue and Ann Street. Girard Avenue will also be reconstructed between Fletcher Street and Richmond Street. Section GR1 will include reconstruction of the Girard Avenue Bridge over northbound Aramingo Avenue, replacement of the four bridges carrying Conrail over relocated Richmond Street and construction of new retaining walls along Richmond Street.
Environmental Documents: CE 2 Re-evaluation approved on November 28, 2017, and an Individual Section 4(f) Evaluation approved on August 22, 2006.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The Fishtown Historic District is eligible for listing on the NRHP. Two contributing resources will be impacted, the I.P. Morris Co. Machine Shop 2 and the Standard Feather Company. The impacts described in the Section 4(f) Evaluation involve the acquisition and demolition of both Section 4(f) Resources.
• SR 0152, Section LPS—Abington Township, Montgomery County.
Project Description: The proposed project is a superstructure replacement of the SR 0152, Section LPS bridge over the SEPTA Lansdale/Doylestown Regional Commuter Rail Line. The project consists of the removal of the bridge superstructure including concrete railroad protective barriers, parapets, sidewalks, bituminous wearing surface and concrete box beams.
Environmental Documents: ED 1b Re-evaluation approved on November 6, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on July 12, 2012.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The SEPTA Lansdale/Doylestown Regional Commuter Rail Line, formerly North Pennsylvania Railroad, is eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.003 acre of ROW will be required from the resource.
• SR 0225, Section 022—Mifflin Township, Dauphin County.
Project Description: The proposed project is a bridge replacement of SR 0225 over an unnamed tributary to Deep Creek. The project consists of the replacement of an existing cast-in-place rigid frame culvert with a pre-cast box culvert and end sections, which includes wingwalls and scour protection.
Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Evaluation approved on December 21, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on November 17, 2017.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The Lykens Valley Rural Historic District is eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.06 acre of ROW will be required from the resource.
• SR 0230, Section 030—Elizabethtown Borough, Lancaster County.
Project Description: The proposed project involves a superstructure replacement of the SR 0230 (North Market Street) crossing over Conoy Creek. Roadway activities will include an overlay of the approaches and minimal full-depth pavement replacement at the abutments.
Environmental Documents: CE 2 Re-evaluation approved on August 31, 2017, and a Nationwide/Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation for Projects that Necessitate the Use of Historic Bridges approved on October 13, 2015.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The Market Street Bridge and the Elizabethtown Historic District were determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP. Demolition of the bridge, a contributing feature of the Elizabethtown Historic District, will have an adverse effect on the on the bridge and the Elizabethtown Historic District.
• SR 0231, Section 000—Blaine and Independence Townships, Washington County.
Project Description: The Department, through the P3 RBRP, proposes to replace the SR 0231, Section 000 bridge over Brush Run. The project also includes updating guiderail, improving drainage, and milling and overlaying the approaches. Minor profile adjustments along the roadway approaches are also anticipated.
Environmental Documents: CE 1b Re-evaluation approved on September 20, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Public Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and/or Waterfowl Refuges, State Forest Land and State Game Land approved on June 29, 2016.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The new bridge will require approximately 0.5 acre of ROW from the approximately 5,078-acre State Game Lands # 232, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/Section 2002 resource.
• SR 0372, Section 000—Christiana Borough, Lancaster County.
Project Description: The Department, through the P3 RBRP, proposes to replace the SR 0372, Section 000 (Water Street) bridge over Williams Run. The project also includes updating guiderail, improving drainage, and milling and overlaying the approaches. Minor profile adjustments along the roadway approaches are also anticipated.
Environmental Documents: CE 1b Re-evaluation approved on July 14, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Public Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and/or Waterfowl Refuges, State Forest Land and State Game Land approved on January 14, 2016.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The new bridge will require approximately 0.21 acre of ROW from the approximately 2-acre Christiana Borough South Park, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/Section 2002 resource.
• SR 0414, Section 057—McHenry Township, Lycoming County.
Project Description: The proposed project involves the replacement of the bridge carrying SR 0414 over Bluestone Run with minimal approach roadway work.
Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Evaluation approved on October 16, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Public Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and/or Waterfowl Refuges, State Forest Land and State Game Land approved on October 10, 2017.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The new bridge will require approximately 0.01 acre of ROW from the approximately 528-acre Pine Creek Rail Trail, a Department of Conservation and Natural Resources owned property, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/Section 2002 resource.
• SR 0581, Section 013—Hampden Township, Cumberland County.
Project Description: The proposed project involves providing signals at the SR 581 eastbound and westbound interchange ramps at the Creekview Road overpass. Roadway and shoulder widening will be provided to add right turn lanes at each ramp. Pedestrian curb ramps, push buttons and cross walks will be provided throughout the interchange.
Environmental Documents: CE 1b Evaluation approved on July 27, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on March 9, 2017.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The Stayman-Bashore Farm was determined to be eligible for listing in the NRHP. Approximately 0.548 acre of drainage easement will be required from the resource.
• SR 0696, Section 012—Hopewell Township, Cumberland County.
Project Description: The Department, through the P3 RBRP, proposes to replace the SR 0696, Section 012 culvert over Newburg Run. The project also includes updating guiderail, improving drainage, and milling and overlaying the approaches. Minor profile adjustments along the roadway approaches are also anticipated.
Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Evaluation approved on September 26, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on September 19, 2017.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The Shuman Farm was determined eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.227 acre of ROW will be required from the resource.
• SR 0739, Section WID—Blooming Grove Township, Pike County.
Project Description: The proposed project involves safety improvements on SR 0739 from Pike County Boulevard, north, to the intersection with US Route 6. The construction scope of work calls for shoulder widening, installation of edgeline/shoulder rumble strips and drainage upgrades.
Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Evaluation approved on July 18, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Public Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and/or Waterfowl Refuges, State Forest Land and State Game Land approved on April 14, 2017.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The new bridge will require approximately 0.297 acre of drainage easement from the approximately 83,519-acre Delaware State Forest, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/Section 2002 resource.
• SR 1001, Section 05B—Bedford Township, Bedford County.
Project Description: The project proposes to replace the existing bridge over Imlertown Run on SR 1001 with a precast box culvert.
Environmental Documents: ED BRPA Evaluation approved on July 19, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on June 22, 2017.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The Dutch Corner Rural Historic District is listed on the NRHP. Approximately 0.047 acre of right-of-way will be required from within the resource, but the project will not have an adverse effect on the Dutch Corner Rural Historic District.
• SR 1003, Section 022—Swatara Township and Jonestown Borough, Lebanon County.
Project Description: The proposed project involves the replacement of the existing four-span structure carrying SR 1003 (Lancaster Street) over Little Swatara Creek. The anticipated structure work will involve construction of a four-span composite prestressed concrete spread box beam superstructure.
Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Evaluation approved on December 27, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Public Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and/or Waterfowl Refuges, State Forest Land and State Game Land approved on October 19, 2017.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The new bridge will require approximately 0.104 acre of ROW from the approximately 24-acre George H. Kaufman Jonestown Community Park, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/Section 2002 resource.
• SR 1006, Section 01B—Greenwich and Richmond Townships, Berks County.
Project Description: The Department, through the P3 RBRP, proposes to replace the SR 1006, Section 01B bridge over Sacony Creek. The project also includes updating guiderail, improving drainage, and milling and overlaying the approaches. Minor profile adjustments along the roadway approaches are also anticipated.
Environmental Documents: CE 1b Re-evaluation approved on August 24, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on December 10, 2015.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The Virginville Historic District is listed on the NRHP. Approximately 0.003 acre of ROW will be required from the property at 479 Main Street and approximately 0.008 acre of ROW will be required from the property at 477 Main Street, two contributing properties within the Virginville Historic District.
• SR 1015, Section 04B—Woodbury Township, Bedford County.
Project Description: The Department, through the P3 RBRP, proposes to replace the SR 1015, Section 04B bridge over Yellow Creek. The project also includes updating guiderail, improving drainage, and milling and overlaying the approaches. Minor profile adjustments along the roadway approaches are also anticipated.
Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on August 31, 2017, and a Nationwide/Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation for Projects that Necessitate the Use of Historic Bridges approved on August 18, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on August 22, 2017.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The South Morrison Cove Rural Historic District is listed on the NRHP. The bridge is a contributing resource to the South Morrison Cove Rural Historic District and replacement will result in an adverse effect on the South Morrison Cove Rural Historic District. Approximately 0.117 acre of ROW will be required of Keagy's property (currently known as the Wile Farm), which is a contributing resource to the South Morrison Cove Rural Historic District.
• SR 1026, Section 02B—Reade and White Townships, Cambria County.
Project Description: The Department, through the P3 RBRP, proposes to replace the SR 1026, Section 02B (State Park Driver) bridge over Clearfield Creek. The project also includes updating guiderail, improving drainage, and milling and overlaying the approaches. Minor profile adjustments along the roadway approaches are also anticipated.
Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Re-evaluation approved on August 8, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Public Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and/or Waterfowl Refuges, State Forest Land and State Game Land approved on June 22, 2017.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The new bridge will require approximately 0.09 acre of ROW from the approximately 23,131-acre State Game Lands # 108, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/Section 2002 resource.
• SR 2009, Section A01—Penn Township, Centre County.
Project Description: The proposed project is the replacement of the existing bridge that carries SR 2009 over an unnamed tributary to Penns Creek with a pre-cast concrete box culvert.
Environmental Documents: ED 1b Evaluation approved on October 30, 2017, a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on October 10, 2017, and a Nationwide/Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation for Projects that Necessitate the Use of Historic Bridges approved on October 10, 2017.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The demolition of the bridge, a contributing element to the NRHP-eligible Penns Valley Brush Valley Historic District, will result in an adverse effect on the Penns Valley Brush Valley Historic District. Approximately 0.039 acre of ROW will be required from the Penns Valley Brush Valley Historic District.
• SR 3001, Section A01—Lewistown Borough, Mifflin County.
Project Description: The project proposes to replace the existing single span reinforced concrete arch bridge, which carries SR 3001 over Kishacoquillas Creek. The proposed structure will be constructed at the existing location and along the same alignment. Included with the bridge replacement will be the upgrade of the roadway drainage, signage, curb and sidewalk, as well as pavement markings within the project area.
Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Evaluation approved on July 19, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Public Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and/or Waterfowl Refuges, State Forest Land and State Game Land approved on July 18, 2017.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The new bridge will require approximately 0.013 acre of ROW from the Kish Creek River Walk, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/Section 2002 resource.
• SR 3008, Section A01—Upper St. Clair Township, Allegheny County.
Project Description: The Department, through the P3 RBRP, proposes to replace the SR 3008, Section A01 bridge over McLaughlin Run. The project also includes updating guiderail, improving drainage, and milling and overlaying the approaches. Minor profile adjustments along the roadway approaches are also anticipated.
Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Re-evaluation approved on August 16, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Public Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and/or Waterfowl Refuges, State Forest Land and State Game Land approved on January 27, 2016.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The new bridge will require approximately 0.065 acre of ROW from the approximately 29.75-acre Upper St. Clair Municipal Park, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/Section 2002 resource.
• SR 3009, Section H10—Jackson Township, Greene County.
Project Description: The proposed project is the replacement of the existing bridge that carries SR 3009 (Toms Run Road) over a branch of Toms Run. The structure will be replaced on the existing horizontal and vertical alignments with minimal approach work.
Environmental Documents: ED BRPA Evaluation approved on November 1, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on October 23, 2017.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The Kent Tenant/Lough/Huffman Farmstead was determined to be eligible for the NRHP. Approximately 0.32 acre of ROW will be required from the resource.
• SR 3010, Section 011—Hamiltonban Township, Adams County.
Project Description: This project will involve the replacement of the SR 3010 (Water Street), Section 011 bridge over Spring Run with a reinforced box culvert.
Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Evaluation approved on November 16, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on October 2, 2017.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The Northern Adams County Fruitbelt Historic District is listed on the NRHP. Approximately 0.89 acre of ROW will be required from two contributing properties within the Northern Adams County Fruitbelt Historic District, but the project will not have an adverse effect on the Northern Adams County Fruitbelt Historic District.
• SR 3040, Section A02—Unionville Borough, Centre County.
Project Description: The Department, through the P3 RBRP, proposes to replace the SR 3040, Section A02 (South Eagle Valley Road) bridge over Dewitt Run. The project also includes updating guiderail, improving drainage, and milling and overlaying the approaches. Minor profile adjustments along the roadway approaches are also anticipated.
Environmental Documents: CE 2 Re-evaluation approved on November 16, 2017, and a Final Individual Section 4(f) Evaluation approved on July 28, 2017.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The Unionville Historic District was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP. Demolition of the bridge and removal of a stone wall, both contributing elements to the Unionville Historic District, will result in an adverse effect on the Unionville Historic District. The new bridge will require permanent ROW from five contributing properties within the Unionville Historic District totaling 0.101 acre.
• SR 4001, Section 004—Cummings Township, Lycoming County.
Project Description: The proposed project involves the reconstruction of the SR 4001 (Little Pine Creek Road) bridge over Love Run and includes minor approach work.
Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Re-evaluation approved on December 19, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Public Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and/or Waterfowl Refuges, State Forest Land and State Game Land approved on June 12, 2017.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The new bridge will require approximately 0.25 acre of ROW from the approximately 2,158-acre Little Pine State Park, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/Section 2002 resource.
• SR 4005, Section 000—Menallen Township, Adams County.
Project Description: The Department, through the P3 RBRP, proposes to replace the SR 4005, Section 000 bridge over Opossum Creek. The project also includes updating guiderail, improving drainage, and milling and overlaying the approaches. Minor profile adjustments along the roadway approaches are also anticipated.
Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Re-evaluation approved on July 21, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on July 28, 2016.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The Northern Adams County Fruitbelt Historic District is listed on the NRHP. Approximately 0.08 acre of ROW will be required from the resource, but the project will not have an adverse effect on the Northern Adams County Fruitbelt Historic District.
• SR 4006, Section 000—Menallen Township, Adams County.
Project Description: The Department, through the P3 RBRP, proposes to replace the SR 4006, Section 000 bridge over Opossum Creek. The project also includes updating guiderail, improving drainage, and milling and overlaying the approaches. Minor profile adjustments along the roadway approaches are also anticipated.
Environmental Documents: CE 2 Re-evaluation approved on December 14, 2017, a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on October 10, 2017, and a Nationwide/Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation for Projects that Necessitate the Use of Historic Bridges approved on October 10, 2017.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resources: The demolition of the bridge, a contributing element to the NRHP listed Northern Adams County Fruitbelt Historic District, will result in an adverse effect on the Northern Adams County Fruitbelt Historic District. The new bridge will require ROW from a contributing property within the Northern Adams County Fruitbelt Historic District totaling 0.03 acre.
• SR 4012, Section B04—Brighton Township, Beaver County.
Project Description: The Department, through the P3 RBRP, proposes to replace the SR 4012, Section B04 (Bradys Run Road) bridge over South Branch Brady Run. The project also includes updating guiderail, improving drainage, and milling and overlaying the approaches. Minor profile adjustments along the roadway approaches are also anticipated.
Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Re-evaluation approved on August 30, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Public Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and/or Waterfowl Refuges, State Forest Land and State Game Land approved on August 21, 2017.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The new bridge will require approximately 0.04 acre of ROW from the approximately 1,456-acre Bradys Run Park that qualifies as a Section 4(f)/Section 2002 resource.
• SR 4012, Section P30—Brighton Township, Beaver County.
Project Description: The Department, through the P3 RBRP, proposes to replace the SR 4012, Section P30 (Bradys Run Road) bridge over South Branch Brady Run. The project also includes updating guiderail, improving drainage, and milling and overlaying the approaches. Minor profile adjustments along the roadway approaches are also anticipated.
Environmental Documents: CE BRPA Re-evaluation approved on August 22, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Public Parks, Recreation areas, Wildlife and/or Waterfowl Refuges, State Forest Land and State Game Land approved on August 10, 2016.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 resource: The new bridge will require approximately 0.18 acre of ROW from the approximately 1,456-acre Bradys Run Park that qualifies as a Section 4(f)/Section 2002 resource.
• SR 7015, Section 248—London Grove Township, Chester County.
Project Description: The proposed project will replace the three span concrete encased steel I beam bridge,which carries Valley Road over Middle Branch White Clay Creek. The proposed bridge improvements involve replacing the existing structure and modifying the approach roadways accordingly.
Environmental Description: ED 2 Re-evaluation approved on July 13, 2017, and a Section 2002 Evaluation approved on April 4, 2004.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: Chester County Bridge # 248 (also known as Pusey's Abattoir Bridge) is eligible for listing on the NRHP. Since the least harm alternative requires the complete replacement of the NRHP-eligible Chester County Bridge # 248, the project was found to have a significant impact on this resource.
• SR 7104, Section BR—Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County.
Project Description: The Pennswood Road Bridge over Amtrak project involves the complete replacement of the bridge superstructure, rehabilitation and reuse of the existing substructure, and adjacent approach roadway work.
Environmental Documents: CE 1b Re-evaluation approved on August 29, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on February 4, 2014.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: Our Mother of Good Counsel Roman Catholic Church was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.012 acre of ROW and approximately 0.04 acre of slope easement will be required from the resource.
• SR 7023, Section 186—Chester City, Delaware County.
Project Description: The proposed project involves the replacement of the existing two-span bridge with a single span bridge. The work also includes the construction of new abutments and removal of the existing pier.
Environmental Documents: CE 1b Re-evaluation approved on December 15, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use approved on May 22, 2008.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The new bridge will require approximately 0.10 acre of ROW from the approximately 3.904-acre Chester City Recreational Facility, a city-owned park, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/Section 2002 resource.
• SR 7206, Section 353—Elk Lick Township, Somerset County.
Project Description: The proposed project involves rehabilitation of the Maust Bridge, which carries Moser Road over the Casselman River. Rehabilitation will require the bridge to be removed, disassembled onsite and transported to a fabrication shop for repairs. The bridge will be transported back to the site, reassembled and placed on the improved abutments and abutment seats. The rehabilitated bridge will remain a one-lane bridge; however, the bridge posting will be increased.
Environmental Documents: CE 1b Re-evaluation approved on November 22, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties approved on August 31, 2017.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/200s Resource: The Miller Farm was determined to be eligible for listing on the NRHP. Approximately 0.025 acre of ROW will be required from the resource.
• SR 7215, Section BR—Union and Swatara Townships, Lebanon County.
Project Description: The project involves the replacement of the existing Inwood Iron Bridge, which carries T-575 (Iron Bridge Road) over the Swatara Creek. The existing historic truss bridge will be dismantled, relocated offsite for rehabilitation, and then transported to and erected at the Allwein Property for permanent preservation by the Lebanon County Commissioners.
Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on September 21, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Public Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and/or Waterfowl Refuges, State Forest Land and State Game Land approved on approved on June 5, 2017.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The new bridge will require approximately 0.22 acre of ROW from the approximately 3,520-acre Swatara State Park, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/Section 2002 resource.
• SR 7301, Section 000—Pittsburgh City, Allegheny County.
Project Description: The project consists of the rehabilitation of the Rachel Carson/9th Street Bridge over the Allegheny River, the 10th Street Bypass and the Three Rivers Heritage Trail. The bridge is listed on the NRHP and the proposed bridge improvements will be designed and implemented in a manner sensitive to the bridge's historic integrity.
Environmental Documents: CE 2 Evaluation approved on August 1, 2017, and a Nationwide/Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation for Projects that Necessitate the Use of Historic Bridges approved on August 1, 2017.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The 9th Street Bridge, also known as the Rachel Carson Bridge, is listed on the NRHP. The rehabilitation of the bridge will result in an adverse effect to the historic bridge's integrity. Measures have been incorporated into the project plans and specifications to minimize harm to the historic bridge resource.
• SR 7301, Section 01B—City of Allentown, Lehigh County.
Project Description: The project consists of a bridge replacement carrying West Gordon Street over Jordan Creek. The bridge will be replaced on existing alignment and work will include approach roadway repairs.
Environmental Documents: CE 1b Evaluation approved on August 29, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Public Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and/or Waterfowl Refuges, State Forest Land and State Game Land approved on August 18, 2017.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The bridge will require approximately 0.05 acre of slope easement from the approximately 0.44-acre Fourth and Gordon Playlot, which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/Section 2002 resource.
• SR 7301, Section LOC—City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County.
Project Description: The existing bridge will be demolished and replaced with a new context-sensitive bridge of similar arched structure design to provide the same picturesque framing of the ravine, which the Penn Lincoln Parkway runs through. The new bridge will be constructed on the existing alignment and will be of similar or same span length and configuration.
Environmental Documents: CE 1b Re-evaluation approved on September 12, 2017, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Public Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and/or Waterfowl Refuges, State Forest Land and State Game Land approved on May 23, 2013.
Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The new bridge will require approximately 0.02 acre of ROW from the approximately 456-acre Schenley Park (City of Pittsburgh Public Park), which qualifies as a Section 4(f)/Section 2002 resource.
JAMES A. FORINGER, PE,
Acting Director
Bureau of Project Delivery
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 18-587. Filed for public inspection April 13, 2018, 9:00 a.m.]
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