70 boreholes were completed as well as 7 load test piles to characterize the geotechnical conditions for this well known bridge spanning the Hudson River in New York. No significant surprises were encountered compared to geotechnical recommendations in a draft environmental assessment report for the project according to the project manager for the State. [Source: LoHud.com via ASCE SmartBrief. Image: Wikipedia]
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