CPSD/RWC/DAR/MLK/vdl Date of Issuance 4/17/09

Decision 09-04-022 April 16, 2009

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Application of the California Department of Transportation for an order authorizing the replacement and widening of the existing Bradley Overhead Bridge over one existing track and one proposed track (per general Order 26-D), owned and operated by BNSF at State Route 140, in the city of Merced, county of Merced, State of California.

Application 08-11-010 (Filed November 7, 2008)

DECISION GRANTING CALTRANS AUTHORITY

TO REPLACE THE EXISTING BRADLEY OVERHEAD BRIDGE,

A GRADE- SEPARATED CROSSING, WITH A NEW GRADE-SEPARATED STRUCTURE OVER THE TRACK AND RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE BNSF RAILWAY IN THE CITY OF MERCED AND COUNTY OF MERCED

Summary

This decision grants the request of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for authority to replace the existing Bradley Overhead Bridge, a grade-separated crossing, with a new grade-separated structure, which will also be known as the Bradley Overhead Bridge, on State Route (SR) 140 over the track and right-of-way of the BNSF Railway (BNSF), extending from the City of Merced (City) to the County of Merced (County) limits. The new grade-separated crossing will be located in essentially the same location as the existing structure, and will be identified the same, CPUC Crossing No. 002-1054.00-A.