The Bridging Kentucky initiative, led by Qk4, Inc. for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, took on a monumental challenge: rehabilitating over a thousand deficient bridges statewide. Conventional survey and design approaches would have demanded years and over USD 700 million. However, Qk4 adopted Bentley’s advanced software—OpenRoads, ProjectWise, Bentley LumenRT, and more—to accelerate digital surveys, 3D modeling, and data integration.

Using drones, 3D laser scanning, and digital twins, the team created precise, intelligent models that empowered efficient design and swift project delivery, saving nearly 50% of projected costs and 90% in survey processing time. This efficiency proved invaluable during the July 2022 floods, enabling the team to quickly replace over 50 bridges impacted by the disaster. The impact extended far beyond budgets, restoring essential infrastructure for rural communities, facilitating safe access for school buses, emergency vehicles, and commuters, and supporting a resilient future.