Fugro supports US 51 bridge redesign with nearshore geotechnical expertise
Fugro is performing a nearshore geotechnical study to support the site investigation phase for the new US 51 Cairo Bridge in Ballard County, Kentucky. The current bridge, built in 1936, connects Wickliffe, Kentucky to Cairo, Illinois, and carries a high volume of commercial truck traffic over the Ohio River, but its narrow lanes and shoulders are inadequate for oversize or overweight loads. Fugro’s study will focus on the subsurface conditions within the project’s marine environment, providing critical information for the efficient design of a safer and more reliable crossing.
