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A potential client wants to create a shortcut over a small river between his and his neighbor's backyard in NY (not in NYC). The river is 15' wide but designated as a FEMA Flood Zone AE(I believe that's the correct terminology). According to the Property Stakeout, the river is centered within a 70' wide Drainage Easement. 

Can anyone point me in the correct direction to verify if I can put the pedestrian bridge within the 70'?
If so, what are the controlling factors?

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Daniel Bressler P.E., M.ASCE
Structural Engineer
Brooklyn NY
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Daniel, maybe someone can share something more to your query.

But, if not seen, you can consult an early FEMA Report, Managing Floodplain Development. Or consult their other recent guidelines including the one on 2015 Guidance for Flood Risk.

Dilip

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Original Message:
Sent: 07-17-2024 02:45 PM
From: Daniel Bressler
Subject: Pedestrian Bridge within FEMA Flood zone

A potential client wants to create a shortcut over a small river between his and his neighbor's backyard in NY (not in NYC). The river is 15' wide but designated as a FEMA Flood Zone AE(I believe that's the correct terminology). According to the Property Stakeout, the river is centered within a 70' wide Drainage Easement. 

Can anyone point me in the correct direction to verify if I can put the pedestrian bridge within the 70'?
If so, what are the controlling factors?

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Daniel Bressler P.E., M.ASCE
Structural Engineer
Brooklyn NY
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