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Making Bridges Better

RJ Watson, Inc delivers a diverse and custom range of products and services to customers around the world, providing high load multirotational bearings, seismic isolation devices and expansion joint systems to the bridge, highway and heavy construction industry

Bridge & Structural Bearings

Designed to accommodate loads, movements and rotations for all types of structures.

Expansion Joints

Provide a watertight seal while simultaneously allowing movements due to thermal creep and seismic conditions.

Design & Testing Services

RJ Watson engineers have the experience to provide project specific design and testing.

Design Challenges Solved

Decades of industry experience, paired with a commitment to innovative problem solving, have enabled RJ Watson to develop bearings and joint systems that allow for long-lasting safety, cost-effective engineering and innovative designs.

Making Bridges Better: RJ Watson's Latest News on Bridge Bearings and Expansion Joints
July 1, 2025 in News

R.J. Watson Bearings Power Philadelphia’s Landmark Pedestrian Bridge

R.J. Watson Bearings Power Philadelphia’s Landmark Pedestrian Bridge Buffalo, NY – R.J. Watson is proud to announce its role in the completion of the new 650-foot cable-stayed pedestrian bridge over…
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July 1, 2025 in News

Long Bridge Replacement Charges Ahead sitting on RJ Watson Bearings

Long Bridge Replacement Charges Ahead, and Our Bearings Will Carry It Into the Next Century Summer 2025 Project Update from R.J. Watson, Inc. The Long Bridge Replacement has moved from…
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June 23, 2025 in News

Bridge of Opportunity: Brockport Guard Gate Pedestrian Bridge Opens with RJ Watson Disc Bearings at its Core

Brockport, NY — June 13, 2025 When the ceremonial ribbon fluttered across the Erie Canal, Brockport residents gained far more than a shortcut. The new Brockport Guard Gate Pedestrian Bridge…
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June 20, 2025 in News

Hulton Bridge Keeps Oakmont Connected as J.J. Spaun Drains a 64-Foot Putt to Win the U.S. Open

When galleries streamed across the Allegheny River to Oakmont Country Club for the 125th U.S. Open, the modern four-lane Hulton Bridge—opened back in October 2015—effortlessly moved tens of thousands of…
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High-quality yet cost-effective

RJ Watson’s emphasis is on the utilization of state of the art technology combined with personnel who are renowned for their expertise in this field, specializing in both seismic and standard applications.

LaGuardia Airport

Queens, New York

Dublin Pedestrian Bridge

Dublin, Ohio

Tilikum Bridge

Portland, OR

Sarah Mildred Long Bridge

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge

Boulder City, Nevada

UNASUR Building

Quito, Ecuador

Bridge bearings and expansion joints for your structural needs

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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.