2014 US Bureau of Reclamation - Bridge Inventory - Ownership & MaintIN REPLY REFER TO:
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United States Department of the Interior
BUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Lower Colorado Region
Yuma Area Office
7301 Calle Agua Salada
Yuma, AZ 85364
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CERTIFIED— RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED (70122210000130193163)
Mr. Timothy R. Jonasson, P.E.
Public Works Director/City Engineer
City of La Quinta
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
DUPLICATE
ORIGINAL
Subject: Confirmation of Ownership and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Responsibility for Bridges
That Cross Bureau of Reclamation Facilities or are Located on Reclamation Land — Successor
to La Quinta Redevelopment Agency: City of La Quinta (La Quinta) — Boulder Canyon
Project, All -American Canal System; Coachella Division, California
Dear Mr. Jonasson:
Reclamation is in the process of preparing a comprehensive inventory of bridges that cross Reclamation
facilities or are located on Reclamation land. When completed, the bridge inventory will confirm
ownership, identify inspection requirements, and ultimately prolong the useful life of each bridge through
the application of effective O&M policies and procedures.
The purpose of this letter is to confirm that La Quinta is the owner of the bridges listed in Enclosure I that
cross Reclamation facilities or are located on Reclamation land and is therefore responsible for the
inspection and O&M of said bridges. Reclamation will no longer conduct inspections of the bridges
listed in Enclosure 1, except for deficiencies observed during Reclamation's Review of Operation &
Maintenance (RO&M) Program facilities examinations, from which any identified deficiencies may be
transmitted to La Quinta for corrective action. Reclamation RO&M inspections focus on the facility and
typically do not include a certified bridge inspection.
As explained in Enclosure 1, Type 3 bridge inspection procedures must be conducted in accordance with
the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and must meet all the requirements set forth in 23 CFR
Part 650. Subpart C, NBIS. In general, Type 3 bridge inspection requirements include load rating
certification, inspection by a qualified bridge inspector, inspection report, and submittal of inspection data
to the Federal Highway Administration for inclusion in the National Bridge Inventory.
As the owner of Type 3 bridges on Reclamation facilities or located on Reclamation land, La Quinta is
responsible for complying with NBIS procedures, implementing any access restrictions, and resolving
any safety issues in order to safeguard employees and the general public. Please note that any access
restrictions, major structural repairs, removals, and/or replacements must be approved by Reclamation in
advance. Enclosure 2 is a Standard Form 299, Application for Transportation and Utility Systems and
Facilities on Federal Lands, and should be used to initiate Reclamation's review and prior approval of
those activities, except in the event of an emergency, in which case closures and/or repairs should be
reported to Reclamation within 10 business days.
We wish to obtain your concurrence with the information included in Enclosure 1, and that the bridges are
owned, operated, and maintained by La Quinta. If you concur, please sign and date both this original
letter and the duplicate original in the presence of a notary using the acknowledgement provided and
return the notarized original letter with Enclosure I to this office, to the attention of Mr. Doug Hipp. The
duplicate original is for your records. If you do not concur, please respond with an explanation.
Reclamation will then determine the proper disposition of the bridge(s).
Your prompt consideration and response is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions please contact
Mr. Doug Hipp, Construction Services Group Manager, at 928-343-8243 or whipp@usbr.gov.
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(tames L. � ndit, P.E.
Chief, Technical Support Office
In Duplicate
Enclosures - 2
I have reviewed and concur with this letter and Enclosure 1.
Ti 4thy R. Jo a on Public Works Director/City Engineer Da 2
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subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/ executed the same in
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person(m), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(*) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State ofj�
paragraph is true and correct. 7777 SUSAN
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WITNESS my hand and official seal. _ Riverside County My Comm. Ex ices At 13, 2017
Notary Public Seal
Si6dature of Notary Public
cc: Mr. Jim Barrett
General Manager
Coachella Valley Water District
85-995 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
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RECLANIAFION
Enclosure 1 — City of La Quints, California (successor to La Quints Redevelopment Agency) — January 6, 2014
The contract number for the bridges is noted in the row above the bridges detail listincls.
Bridge
Inventory No.'
Reclamation Facility
Crossed or Located On
Road or Access Name
Latitude
Longitude
Owner
Operation &
Maintenance
Res sibil'
Bridge
Type
(1, 2, or V
Contract No. 0"7-34-L1379
Y210
Coachella Canal
Silverrock Golf Course
N33039'59.55"
W116016'37.34"
City of La Quinta
City of La Quinta
3
Y211
Coachella Canal
Silverrock Golf Course
N33°39'48.34"
W116°16'37.51"
City of La Quints
City of La Quints
3
Y212
Coachella Canal
Silverrock Golf Course
N33039'39.66"
W116°16'35.94"
City of La Quinta
City of La Quinta
3
1 Bridge Inventory Nos. are for Reclamation's Yuma Area Office use only.
2 Bridge Type Descriptions:
Type 1 Bridge
Any Reclamation -owned bridge that is located on a public road or on a privately maintained road open to public travel. Inspection of Type 1 bridges is conducted in accordance with
the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). Type 1 bridges are usually scheduled for NBIS inspections once every 2 years. Inspections require load rating certification,
inspection by a qualified bridge inspector, inspection report, and submittal of inspection data to the Federal Highway Administration annually for inclusion in the National Bridge
Inventory database.
Type 2 Bridge
Any Reclamation -owned bridge that is not located on a public road [i.e., general public access to the road/bridge is restricted by some physical device(s) or barrier(s), or through the
use of prohibitive signs.]
Type 3 Bridge
Any bridge that crosses a Reclamation facility and is owned by an entity other than Reclamation (i.e., other govemmental agencies, water user organizations, private individuals,
etc.). Inspection of Type 3 bridges are conducted in accordance with the NBIS. Type 3 bridges are usually scheduled for NBIS inspections once every 2 years. Inspections require
load rating certification, inspection by a qualified bridge inspector, inspection report, and submittal of inspection data to the Federal Highway Administration annually for inclusion in
the National Bridge Inventory database.