HOLMES-LARABEE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT

The County plans to replace the low-water crossing with a full-height, full-service bridge that allows residents, emergency vehicles, and resource equipment year-round access across the Eel River. To design this modern, safe bridge, the County has enlisted the help of Consor.

 

Once completed, the Holmes-Larabee Bridge Replacement Project will reduce travel time by 45 minutes and allow users to avoid travel on a steep, narrow gravel logging road across private property that is prone to landslides. 

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Check out video simulations of driving over the proposed bridge and renderings of the proposed project:

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• Photo Gallery

• Project Simulation Video

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Project Status

Over the next several years, the County and Consor team will work together to design and construct the new bridge, which also involves obtaining environmental clearance and a variety of regulatory agency permits.

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The Environmental Document and technical studies are in progress. Use the link below to view the Environmental Study Limits.

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Links to Additional Information

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• Holmes-Larabee Environmental Study Limits Map

• Holmes-Larabee Bridge Replacement Alternatives presented at the February 2019 public meeting

• Project Fact Sheet

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Milestones

Phase 1 (2018-2022) - Complete

• Prepared alternatives

• Initial public meetings and input

• Completed Type Selection Report

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Phase 2 (2022-2027) - In Progress

• Complete preliminary engineering technical studies

• Develop environmental technical studies and CEQA/NEPA Environmental Documents

• Estimated 3-5 years depending on level of Environmental Document and studies necessary

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Phase 3 (2027-2029)

• Hydraulic/geotechnical engineering 

• Utility and right-of-way coordination

• Final plans and specifications

• Construction bid advertisement and award

• Estimated 2-3 years

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Phase 4 (2029-2030)

• Construction

• Estimated 2 years

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