Seventh Street Bridge Replacement Project (Project), Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-STA-47766-R4

The Seventh Street Bridge Replacement Project, identified by Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-STA-47766-R4, is an initiative by Stanislaus County to replace the existing two-lane Seventh Street Bridge over the Tuolumne River with a four-lane structure to improve safety and operations. Executed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 1602, the project is located in Modesto, California. The scope of work includes the demolition of the existing bridge, installation of a diversion and dewatering system, construction of a new bridge, a new maintenance access road, a stormwater drainage outlet, and a temporary pedestrian bridge to maintain access to a neighboring park. The project is expected to span three work seasons. Regulatory oversight is provided by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, which serves as a responsible agency, while Stanislaus County acts as the lead agency. A Notice of Determination was issued on August 20, 2025, confirming the project's alignment with the Final Environmental Impact Report. Primary points of contact include Project Manager David Leamon for Stanislaus County and Environmental Scientist Clint Stevens for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The project falls under NAICS code 237310 for highway, street, bridge, tunnel, and water pipeline construction.