Finding Mercer County [34 Pa.B. 4985] Under section 2002(b) of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. § 512(b)), the Deputy Secretary for Highway Administration makes the following written finding:
The Department of Transportation (Department) plans to replace the existing Quaker Bridge carrying SR 4006 over the Little Shenango River in Hempfield Township, Mercer County. The existing Quaker Bridge has been determined eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The effect of this project on the existing Quaker Bridge will be mitigated by the following measures to minimize harm to the resources.
1. Prior to the replacement of the Quaker Bridge, the Department will have the structure recorded following State-level recordation guidelines. The Department will ensure that all documentation is completed and accepted by the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) prior to implementation of the undertaking, and that copies of the recordation are made available to the SHPO and the appropriate local facility designated by the SHPO.
2. The Department will develop an educational program in association with the Mercer County Historical Society. The program will highlight the history and significance of the Quaker Bridge and educate the public about historic truss bridges. A copy of any material or text developed for this program will be provided to the SHPO.
3. The bridge plaques will be salvaged and offered to the Mercer County Historical Society.
The Deputy Secretary for Highway Administration has considered the environmental, economic, social and other effects of the proposed project as enumerated in section 2002 of The Administrative Code of 1929 and has concluded that there is no feasible and prudent alternative to the project as designed and all reasonable steps have been taken to minimize effects.
No adverse environmental effect is likely to result from the replacement of this bridge.
GARY L. HOFFMAN, P. E.,
Deputy Secretary for Highway Administration[Pa.B. Doc. No. 04-1661. Filed for public inspection September 3, 2004, 9:00 a.m.]
