REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: BRIAN E. RUSSELL, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Street Maintenance Division
SUBJECT
Title
Approve a relinquishment agreement with the California Department of Transportation for a portion of the old State Route 41 Bridge at the San Joaquin River. (Council District 6)
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council approve a relinquishment agreement with the California Department of Transportation for a portion of the old State Route 41 Bridge at the San Joaquin River and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to sign the relinquishment agreement on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On June 7, 2005, Council approved an agreement for the relinquishment of former State Route 41 roadway from Friant Road to the San Joaquin River but excluded the bridge because of concerns raised by Public Works Department engineers. The bridge straddles the river with the southerly portion lying within City limits, and the northerly portion lying in an unincorporated area of Madera County.
On July 24, 2007, Council approved Relinquishment Agreement No. 06-1367 and Resolution No. 2007-254 that required Caltrans to conduct a study of the seismic adequacy of the structure as well as the integrity of the bridge's footings within the riverbed to resist scouring during high river flows. In addition to the relinquishment agreement, Caltrans also agreed to bring the bridge railings up to present day standards and to construct all required improvements. All studies and remedial repair work have been completed by Caltrans and have been approved by the City Public Works Department engineers.
Approval of this relinquishment agreement by the Council will enable Caltrans to complete the transfer process, through final action to relinquish the bridge by the California Transportation Commission (CTC). Maintenance responsibilities will be shared betwe...
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