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Progressing Projects with Historic Resources

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National Historic Preservation Act of 1966

– Section 106 requires federal agencies to take into account the effect of their undertakings on properties included or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.

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Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP)

– The ACHP is the major policy advisor to the government in the field of historic preservation.


New York State Office of Parks, Recreationand Historic Preservation (OPRHP)

– All projects involving structures over 50 years old need to be submitted for review.


US Army Corps of Engineers

– The Corps of Engineers must review a project for compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 prior to issuing project permits.

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– Federal aid projects are classified under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

– New York State enacted the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) in 1975 to assess and report actions undertaken by agencies within the state.

Environmental Process ClassEnvironmental Process ClassEnvironmental Process ClassNEPA Class I, SEQR Non-Type II

– Projects that may significantly effect the environment

NEPA Class II, SEQR Type II

– Projects that do not have a significant impact on the environment

NEPA Class III, SEQR Non-Type II

– Projects where the significance of Environmental Impacts is not clearly established

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Is This Bridge Historically Significant?

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Types of Resources

– Buildings– Structures– Sites– Districts


Types of Significance

– Individually listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

– Contributing Element to a Historic District

Determining Historical SignificanceDetermining Historical SignificanceDetermining Historical SignificanceHistoric Bridge Inventory and Management Plan

First place to look to determine if a bridge is eligible for the National Register

Determining Historical SignificanceDetermining Historical SignificanceDetermining Historical SignificanceSHPO Project Review Cover Form

– Used to initiate a project with the SHPO

– Download form from www.nysparks.state.ny.us/shpo/environ


Cultural Resource Investigation

– Phase IA – Literary Search and Sensitivity Assessment

– Phase IB – Field Investigation



Phase II – Site Evaluation

– Obtain detailed site information required to evaluate potential eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places



Phase III – Data Recovery

– Required if impacts to resources listed or eligible for listing on the National Register are identified


State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO)

– The SHPO will evaluate potential impacts to properties listed or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places and offer a formal determination of effect.


Determination of “No Effect”

– A formal determination by the SHPO of “No Effect” indicates that there will be no impacts to properties listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

No EffectNo EffectNo Effect

Woodland Place Viaduct


Determination of “No Adverse Effect”

– Typically what is expected when a project involving a bridge listed or eligible for listing on the National Register is initiated.

No Adverse EffectNo Adverse EffectNo Adverse Effect

CR57 over St. Regis River


Existing Trusses Mounted to New Bridge

New Pedestrian Bridge Constructed Outside South Truss

No Adverse Effect No Adverse Effect No Adverse Effect

Pedestrian Railing Constructed to Replicate Existing Railing

No Adverse EffectNo Adverse EffectNo Adverse EffectFormliners Used to Simulate Original Dry-Stack Masonry Pattern

No Adverse Effect No Adverse Effect No Adverse Effect

Old Penfield Road over Irondequoit Creek


Old Penfield Road over Irondequoit Creek


Trusses to be Cleaned and Painted

Used in Construction of a New Crossing

New Street over Oswegatchie River


Concrete Fascia Panels Similar to Existing Bridge Configuration

Parapets Similar to Existing

Delaware Avenue over Scajaquada Creek


Determination of “Adverse Effect”

– An “Adverse Effect” is given by the SHPO if in his/her opinion the project will negatively impact a property listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.


REJECTED


Reasoning for Impacting a Historic Property– Structurally inadequate for rehabilitation

– Poor roadway alignment with geometric deficiencies

– High accident rates

– Poor hydraulics

– Community support

– Combination of factors


Determination of “Adverse Effect”

– A Section 4(f) Evaluation would need to be developed if project is federally funded.

– A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) would need to be reached between involved parties.

Adverse EffectAdverse EffectAdverse Effect

Craigie Clair over Beaver Kill


Dundas Castle


MOA Included:– Recordation– Marketing Plan– Replacement with

Truss Structure Similar to Existing


Additional Requirements:– Formliners– Architectural Details

Case Study Case Study Case Study

County Road 39 over Grasse River

Project Corridor Project Corridor Project Corridor

Geometric DeficienciesGeometric DeficienciesGeometric Deficiencies

Existing Bridge DeficienciesExisting Bridge DeficienciesExisting Bridge Deficiencies

Cultural Resource InvestigationCultural Resource InvestigationCultural Resource Investigation

Phase 1A & 1B Investigation

SHPO DeterminationsSHPO DeterminationsSHPO Determinations

Historic District Tentative Boundaries


Phase 2 Site Examination

Design AlternativesDesign AlternativesDesign Alternatives

Memorandum of AgreementMemorandum of AgreementMemorandum of Agreement

HAER Level 2 Recordation

Protection of Historic Properties During Construction

Use of Existing Materials and Historic Marker Erection

Community InvolvementCommunity InvolvementCommunity Involvement

Section 4(f) EvaluationSection 4(f) EvaluationSection 4(f) EvaluationDescription of Proposed Action

Section 4(f) Properties Identified

Potential Impacts for Each Alternative

Avoidance Alternatives

Measures to Minimize Harm

Proposed AlternativeProposed AlternativeProposed Alternative

Proposed AlternativeProposed AlternativeProposed Alternative

Retaining Wall Constructed with Existing Masonry

Historical Marker

Parking Spaces

Canoe Launch

Landscaping

Helpful ResourcesHelpful ResourcesHelpful Resources

NYSHPO Web Site


ACHP Web Site


FHWA Environmental Toolkit Web Site

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