The 8 abutment bearings had vertical capacities of 400-550 kips and were modified with permanent elastic expansion restraint mechanisms with a longitudinal restoring stiffness of 5 kips in each direction over a movement range of 5 inches.

This signature 1060 foot span is a North American record for a concrete arch. 24 Disktron Bearings were installed on this structure.

RJ Watson’s Disktron Bearing offers unique benefits to engineers, contractors and owners working on bridges and other structures.

The experienced engineers at RJ Watson can help you find the right bearings for your project with our no cost, no obligation design services, as well as our extensive testing capabilities.

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The Disktron Bearing can accommodate all live to dead load ratios. The RJ Watson Polytron disc is a polyurethane blend conforming to AASHTO specifications and tested at the University at Buffalo’s MCEER.

RJ Watson works with engineers, contractors and owners to create bridges and highways that reliably serve their communities while simultaneously solving engineering challenges. RJ Watson is available to work with you to create a cost effective solution for your specific project.

RJ Watson is a diversified design and manufacturing company that combines the power of innovation with engineering and fabrication to constantly improve what is essential to meet the demanding needs of the heavy construction industry.

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RJ Watson Disktron Bearings are not just for road and highway bridge use but are also widely used on both Class I and Light Rails. To date, over 5,000 Disktron Bearings have been installed on over 95 rail structures, conforming to AREMA specifications.

RJ Watson designs and manufactures custom disc bearings with the ability to withstand vertical loads ranging from 10 to 15,000 kips. RJ Watson Disktron Bearings have rotational capabilities in both the longitudinal and transverse directions and may be designed for seismic and non-seismic applications.