Bridge Bearing Layout

The bearing has following main two functions

• Transfer superstructure load ( Vertical / Transverse ) to substructure
• Allow thermal movement

For bridge span more than 40m POT bearings/ POT PTFE bearings are used.

Figure 1 shows bridge bearing layout for simply supported span

Figure 2 shows bridge bearing layout for two span continuous bridge

Figure 3 shows bridge bearing layout for four span continuous bridge