(10/27/14) PennDOT Section 106 Field Assessments and Finding Combined Early tification/finding? Yes Concurrence required or requested: Yes MPMS: 51507 ER# (if consultation with PHMC required) ): County: Washington SR: 2034 Section: 0000 Municipality: Name of Project: West Pike Run Township P3 Rapid Bridge Replacement USGS Quad: Field View Date: California 03/04/15 Attached: Yes Funding Source: Federal Lead Agency: FHWA TA Project: I. Project Description (describe project activities or note attachment) ): Attached: Yes JV 531 - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportationn (PennDOT), throughh the P3 Rapid Bridgee Replacement Project (RBRP) proposess to replace the S.R. 2034 bridge over a branch of Pike Run on thee existing alignment. The existing bridge is a single span, concrete encased steel I-beam bridge. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient. The project entails replacement of the deteriorating structure, guiderail updates, drainage improvements, and the mill and overlay of the approaches. Minor profile adjustments alongg the roadway approaches are anticipated. The replacement bridge will consist of a 25-foot long single spann culvert. The bridge width will be increased from 22.3 feet to 25.5 feet and will include two 11-foot lanes and 3- foot shoulders on each side. Some permanent right-of-way widening and the wing walls, in addition to temporary constructionn easements needed to access the bridge location. mayy need to be acquired directly around the bridgee to accommodate any bridge and roadway II. III. Area of Potential Effect (describe dimensions of APE, land use, and type and % of disturbance, if present): See Individual Archaeology Attachment A orr Above-Ground Attachment B Finding of Effects Project Effects (include Attachments A and B) Archaeological Effects Partial (include Attachment A) Above-ground Resources Effects Partial (include Attachment B) Archaeology Finding: Potential to Affect Archaeologicall Properties Archaeological Properties Affected Adversee Effect Adverse Effect IV. Signatures: Above Ground Finding: Potential to Affect Above Ground Properties Above Ground Properties Affected Adverse Effect Adverse Effect Project Effects Finding: Historic Properties Affected Adverse Effect Adverse Effect CRP Archaeologist: Date: 7/29/2015 CRP Architectural Historian : Date: 07/27/2015 Field Assessment and Finding Page 1
MPMS: 51507_ County: _Washington SR: _2034 Section: _000 Archaeology Attachment A This project does not have the potential to affect archaeological resources, and, meets all of these criteria from Appendix C-Exempted Projects, from the Section 106 Delegation PA: The undertaking is limited to the Section 2 List of Exempted Activities by either the District Designee or Cultural Resources Professional The undertaking is classified as categorically excluded under NEPA The undertaking is on an existing transportation facility. The undertaking is not within or adjacent to a National Historic Landmark or National Park, or property under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service The undertaking has no known public controversy based on historic preservation issues The undertaking requires no more than 3.6 m (12 feet) of new right-of-way on each side of the road, rail bed, existing trail or pedestrian facility Comment: [Do not complete the remainder of Attachment A] II. Area of Potential Effect (describe dimensions of APE, land use, and type and % of disturbance, if present): The archaeological APE includes all areas where ground disturbances may occur as a result of project activities. Generally, the APE considers a broader area than will ultimately be impacted during construction. This includes the bridge, areas adjacent to the bridge and areas needed for approach work, and encompasses all existing, required and temporary right-of-way. The APE for the current bridge replacement project covers a total area of approximately 0.27-acres (0.11-ha). The APE is located in a rural, primarily wooded and agricultural area about 1.3-miles (2.1-km) north of Centerville. Background research conducted for the project did not indicate the presence of any previously recorded archaeological sites within or in the vicinity of the proposed project APE. In addition, historic maps and aerial photos did not indicate the likely presence of subsurface historic archaeological resources. The field view conducted on March 4, 2015, indicated that portions of the APE contain intact soils with the potential for containing in situ archaeological resources. The entire northeast quadrant is disturbed by regrading and by the presence of an access road. A small shed is also present. The northwest quadrant consists of a floodplain with sparse vegetation and pine trees. The southeast and southwest quadrant consist of floodplains with sparse vegetation and scrub. There are undisturbed and archaeologically testable soils in the northwest, southeast and southwest quadrant beyond the toe of the roadway embankment. A. Background Research Sources Checked: CRGIS/PASS Files (list Known Archaeological Sites below) Historic Maps (list): Map of Washington County Pomeroy (1861); Atlas of Washington County Caldwell (1876); USGS 15-min quad California (1902); USGS 7.5-min quad Field Assessment and Finding - Archaeology Attachment A Page 2
MPMS: 51507_ County: _Washington SR: _2034 Section: _000 California (1954); Map of Washington County Wilson (1912). USGS County Soils Map(s) (list soils in APE): Newark silt loam (Nw). Stream Order (if stream present): Branch of Pike Run 1 st order. Other (list): Known Archaeological Sites: (list PASS number and National Register determination (if known). Do not release site locations to the public) 1. ne within or in the vicinity of the APE. 2. 3. 4. B. Consultation with Federally Recognized Tribes & Nations, Consulting Parties and the Public (list Tribes/Nations contacted, if applicable. Explain efforts to identify consulting parties and involve the public, commensurate with the nature and effect of project activities): Absentee Shawnee Delaware Nation Delaware Tribe Eastern Shawnee Seneca Nation Seneca-Cayuga Shawnee Tribe C. Archaeological potential (explain probability and likely location(s) for sites based on the background research, field view, and consultation): A) Historic: Moderate An examination of historic maps and aerial photos did not indicate the likely presence of historic period cultural resources within the APE. However, a farmstead is depicted on the 1902 and 1954 USGS quads located to the east of the APE. The entire northeast quadrant is disturbed by re-grading and by the presence of an access road. The northwest, southeast and southwest quadrants have undisturbed soils beyond the toe of the roadway embankment. A small shed is present in the northeast quad, otherwise no historic period artifacts or features were observed within the APE during the scoping field view. Based on the depiction of a farmstead to the east of the APE on historic maps, and the presence of undisturbed soils in the northwest, southwest and southeast quadrants, the potential for in situ historic period resources within the APE is considered moderate. B) Pre-Contact: Moderate previously recorded pre-contact archaeological sites are located within or in the vicinity of the APE. The entire northeast quadrant is disturbed by regrading and by the presence of an access road. The northwest, southeast and southwest quadrants have undisturbed soils beyond the toe of the roadway embankment. Based on the undisturbed nature of these areas the potential for in situ pre-contact archaeological resources within the APE is moderate. D. National Register Eligibility Determination (if site(s) identified in APE): Site Name(s) & Number(s): t eligible Eligible Undetermined Field Assessment and Finding - Archaeology Attachment A Page 3
E. Archaeology Finding: Explain: Archaeological Properties Affected Archaeological Properties Present Archaeological Properties Present but t Affected Adverse Effect Site protected with geotextile and fill during construction Site protected with fencing or other barrier during construction The APE for the current bridge replacement project covers a total area of approximately 0.27-acres (0.11-ha). The APE is comprised primarily sparsely wooded and scrub covered floodplains. Background research conducted for the project did not indicate the presence of any previously recorded archaeological sites within or in the vicinity of the proposed project APE. In addition, historic maps and aerial photos did not indicate the likely presence of subsurface historic archaeological resources. The field view conducted on March 4, 2015, indicated that portions of the APE contain intact soils with the potential for containing in situ archaeological resources. The entire northeast quadrant is disturbed by re-grading and by the presence of an access road. The northwest quadrant consists of a floodplain with sparse vegetation and pine trees. The southeast and southwest quadrants consist of floodplains with sparse vegetation and scrub. There are undisturbed and archaeologically testable soils in the northwest, southeast and southwest quadrant beyond the toe of the roadway embankment. Current design plans indicate that project impacts will extend more than 12-ft (3.6-m) beyond the existing right-of-way and into the undisturbed soils in the northwest, southwest and southeast quadrants. A Phase I archaeological survey was conducted in these undisturbed floodplains, covering a total area of approximately 0.12-acres (0.05-ha). archaeological resources were identified, and a Negative Survey Form has been completed. further archaeological testing is recommended, and the project is being submitted as no effect. If project design details change, the archaeological potential will need to be reassessed. F. Attachments: PHMC Negative Survey Form PHMC Record of Disturbance Form Geomorphology Report Archaeology Sensitivity Report (Phase IA) Archaeology Identification (Phase I) Report Archaeology Identification and Evaluation (Phase I & II) Report Other (List): G. Additional Information: (Include information such as consultation with PHMC [when applicable], efforts to identify consulting parties, & efforts to involve the public to date and anticipated activities, efforts to avoid/minimize effects) Field Assessment and Finding - Archaeology Attachment A Page 4
MPMS: _51507 County: _Washington SR: _2034 Section: _000_ Above-Ground Resources Attachment - B This project does not have the potential to affect above-ground resources, and, meets all of these criteria from Appendix C-Exempted Projects, from the Section 106 Delegation PA: The undertaking is limited to the Section 2 List of Exempted Activities by either the District Designee or Cultural Resources Professional The undertaking is classified as categorically excluded under NEPA The undertaking is on an existing transportation facility. The undertaking is not within or adjacent to a National Historic Landmark or National Park, or property under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service The undertaking has no known public controversy based on historic preservation issues The undertaking requires no more than 3.6 m (12 feet) of new right-of-way on each side of the road, rail bed, existing trail or pedestrian facility Comment: [Do not complete the remainder of Attachment B] II. Area of Potential Effect (describe dimensions of APE, land use, and type and % of disturbance, if present): The above-ground Area of Potential Effect (APE) extends approximately 75 feet in all directions from the footprint of the planned project. The APE is primarily wooded with one small shed. A. Background Research Sources Checked: CRGIS/PHRS/National Register Files (list previously evaluated properties below noting eligibility determination or date of NR listing) Historic Maps (list): Local Historic Society or Library (name): State Archives Historic Bridge Inventory: t Eligible Other (list): Previously Recorded and Evaluated Resources: (Name and address (or location) of resource, PHMC Key. and determination) 1. S.R. 2034 Bridge over a branch of Pike Run, Key # 139454, t Eligible 2. 3. (If additional space is required, please use the Other Comments section at the end of this form.) Field Assessment and Finding - Above-Ground Resources Attachment - B Page 5
MPMS: _51507 County: _Washington SR: _2034 Section: _000_ B. Historic Resource Survey Forms Completed (if applicable) - National Register Eligibility Determination - and NR Committee Request 1. Property Name & Address (or Location): For NR Committee Review t Eligible Eligible 2. Property Name & Address (or Location): For NR Committee Review t Eligible Eligible 3. Property Name & Address (or Location): For NR Committee Review t Eligible Eligible Above Ground Finding: Above Ground Properties Affected Above Ground Properties Present Above Ground Properties Present but t Affected Adverse Effect Adverse Effect Basis for Finding: The 1918 concrete slab S.R. 2034 bridge over a branch of Pike Run is not eligible for the National Register and there are no other previously surveyed resources in the project area. The project area is primarily wooded (Figure 1). There is a small shed in the northeast quadrant; that property has no historic or architectural significance and is not eligible for the National Register (Photo 1). Just outside of the project area to the east there was previously a nineteenth century house and barn; the barn remains but the house has been replaced with a mobile home (Photo 2). The barn has been altered and is not individually eligible for the National Register; the property as a whole is not eligible for the National Register. Further east, outside of the project area, is Deems Park, a privately owned property run as a park by the volunteer group Friends of Deems Park (Photo 3). The project will not affect either of these resources. As currently planned, the project will have no effect on above-ground structures. Field Assessment and Finding - Above-Ground Resources Attachment - B Page 6
MPMS: _51507 County: _Washington SR: _2034 Section: _000_ D. Attachments: Historic Resource Survey Form(s) (full or short forms) Identification and Evaluation Report Feasibility Analysis/Preliminary Case Study (typically for bridges) Determination of Effect Tables Determination of Effect Report Other (list) USGS Location Map, Aerial Photo, Photos E. Additional Information: (Include information such as consultation with PHMC [when applicable], efforts to identify consulting parties, & efforts to involve the public to date and anticipated activities, efforts to avoid/minimize effects) Field Assessment and Finding - Above-Ground Resources Attachment - B Page 7
MPMS: _51507 County: _Washington SR: _2034 Section: _000_ Project Location Field Assessment and Finding - Above-Ground Resources Attachment - B Page 8
MPMS: _51507 County: _Washington SR: _2034 Section: _000_ Photo 1 Bridge Photo 2 Deems Park Photo 3 Figure 1. An aerial view of the project area, with the Area of Potential Effect and identified properties. Field Assessment and Finding - Above-Ground Resources Attachment - B Page 9
MPMS: _51507 County: _Washington SR: _2034 Section: _000_ Photo 1. Small shed in the northeast quadrant of the project area, looking northeast. Photo 2. Nineteenth century barn east of and outside the projectt area, looking southwest. Field Assessment and Finding - Above-Ground Resources Attachment - B Page 10
MPMS: _51507 County: _Washington SR: _2034 Section: _000_ Photo 3. Plaque at the entrance of Deems Park, east of and outside the project area, looking south. Field Assessment and Finding - Above-Ground Resources Attachment - B Page 11