15J9(095)_Houston Bridge Replacement (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-KIN-59409-R4)

The Houston Bridge Replacement project, identified as Notification No. EPIMS-KIN-59409-R4, is being executed by the County of Kings under a Streambed Alteration Agreement with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code. The scope of work involves the demolition of an existing bridge, vegetation removal, and the installation of a new bridge within the same alignment. The project is located at the Houston Avenue bridge crossing over Cross Creek in Kings County, California, approximately four miles southwest of Hanford. The County of Kings serves as the lead agency and determined on March 25, 2025, that the project is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resources Code section 21080(b)(3), a determination accepted by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Key administrative contacts include Senior Engineer Mitchel Cabrera for the County of Kings and Environmental Scientist Clint Stevens for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The project is classified under NAICS code 237310 for highway, street, and bridge construction.