This resulted in a $4.9 million settlement paid to the contractor. Aluminum expansion joints installed on the bridge failed within four years, which required SCDOT to install replacements at a cost of $2 million.
This led to a $4.9 million compensation paid to the contractor. Aluminum expansion joints installed on the bridge proved defective within four years, necessitating SCDOT to install replacements at a cost of $2 million.