Stoddard Bridge Construction Closure

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:): 

1. 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:

1. Persons with a special use authorization or other Forest Service authorization specifically exempting them from the effect of this order; and 
2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.
3. Persons directly involved in the Stoddard Bridge construction project. 
4. Persons with a valid Float Boating Permit for the Middle Fork of the Salmon River for the purposes of unloading people/passengers and their personal effects at the confluence boat ramp at the Stoddard Trail Head.  

DESCRIBED AREA/ROADS/TRAILS 

Ebenezer Bar Recreation Site, 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; 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; The area within an 800-foot radius of the bridge north tower site, extending to either side of the Salmon River, but excluding boat 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 

1. This Order will be in effect from May 28, 2026, at 0800 a.m. and shall remain in effect until October 30, 2027, at 1000 a.m.
2. A map identifying the Described Area 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
3. 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].
4. This Order supersedes any previous orders prohibiting the same acts covered by
   this Order.

HEATHER DEGEEST 
Forest Supervisor 
Salmon-Challis National Forest