§ 612.1. Bridge Encroachments.
23 CA ADC § 612.1Barclays Official California Code of Regulations
23 CCR § 612.1
§ 612.1. Bridge Encroachments.
The following general standards are the minimum requirements for ‘Bridge Encroachments'. These standards shall be met in addition to any requirements for an encroachment permit as set forth in these regulations. Each application shall be evaluated on an individual basis by the Department to ensure the safety and integrity of the State Water Project facilities and right-of-way, and the safety of the public.
(a) New bridge crossings shall be perpendicular to the centerline of the aqueduct and only at locations reviewed and approved by the Department. Exceptions to the policy will only be considered if the applicant demonstrates that the crossing as proposed will not affect the Department's ability to operate, maintain or modify the State Water Project Aqueduct.
(b) New bridge crossings shall be of a ‘Free Span' design, meaning no bridge supports shall be allowed in the aqueduct or its lining. The minimum vertical clearance between the bottom of the girders and the top of the canal lining shall be three (3) feet. For box girder bridges, the vertical clearance shall be five (5) feet. The minimum horizontal clearance from the face of the abutment to the top of the canal lining shall be five (5) feet. Exceptions to these clearances will only be considered if the applicant demonstrates that the proposed clearance will not affect the Department's ability to operate, maintain or modify the State Water Project Aqueduct.
(4) Core drilling through bridge concrete or abutment and retaining walls for passage of utilities will only be allowed in areas designated by the Department. Core drilling through reinforcement bars shall not be permitted. The annular space between the utility and core-hole surface shall be completely filled with an elastomeric sealant to prevent loss of material or water piping from behind the wing walls and abutments.
Credits
Note: Authority cited: Section 12899.9, Water Code. Reference: Sections 12899.1(c), 12899.2(b) and 12899.7, Water Code.
History
1. New article 6 (sections 612.1-612.67) and section filed 4-22-2015; operative 7-1-2015 (Register 2015, No. 17).
This database is current through 4/19/24 Register 2024, No. 16.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 23, § 612.1, 23 CA ADC § 612.1
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