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Stoddard Bridge Construction Closure
Stoddard Bridge Construction Closure
Alert Start Date: July 31, 2025
Alert End Date: July 31, 2026
Order Number: 0413-07-14
Associated Documents
Forest Order
Order Number: 0413-07-14
U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service
Salmon-Challis National Forest
North Fork Ranger District
Stoddard Bridge Construction Closure
PROHIBITIONS
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR 261.50 (a) the following act is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands on the North Fork Ranger District of the Salmon-Challis National Forest described below and shown on the attached maps:):
- Entering or being upon the Described Area, 36 CFR 261.53(e).
EXEMPTIONS
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:
- Persons with a special use authorization or other Forest Service authorization specifically exempting them from the effect of this order; and
- Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.
- Persons directly involved in the Stoddard Bridge construction project.
DESCRIBED AREA/ROADS/TRAILS
Ebenezer Bar Recreation Site (effective July 31, 2025), The portion of the Ebenezer Bar Recreation site between the Salmon River Road #60030 and the Salmon River. Township 23 North, Range 16 East, Section 19.
Stoddard Trail Head (effective July 31, 2025), The entire Stoddard Trailhead from the edge of the Salmon River to the base of the talus slope, excluding traffic on the Salmon River Road # 60030. Township 23 North, Range 15 East, Section 28.
Stoddard Bridge Site (effective July 31, 2025) The area within an 800-foot radius of the bridge north tower site, extending to either side of the Salmon River, but excluding traffic on the Salmon River and the Salmon River Road #60030. Township 23 North, Range 15 East, Section 33.
The above-Described Areas are within the proclaimed and administrative boundaries of the North Fork Ranger District, Salmon-Challis National Forest, Lemhi County, Idaho.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this Order is to provide safety by closing the area while employees and contractors work on construction of the bridge.
IMPLEMENTATION
- This Order will be in effect from July 31, 2025, at 1000 a.m. and shall remain in effect until July 31, 2026, at 1000 a. m.
- A map identifying the Described Road is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A. For a digital version of this Order and Exhibit A, go to https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/salmon-challis/alerts.
- Any violation of the prohibition in this Order is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals, and $10,000 for organizations, imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. [16 U.S.C. § 551, 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, 3581].
- This Order supersedes any previous orders prohibiting the same acts covered by this Order.
/s/ Heather DeGeest
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HEATHER DEGEEST
Forest Supervisor
Salmon-Challis National Forest