Fiber Reinforced Elastomeric Isolators (FREI) have been studied theoretically, numerically, and experimentally for seismic applications, with over 20 years of literature supporting their use in isolation of structures as an alternative to conventional Steel Reinforced Elastomeric Isolators (SREI). Limited research has been carried out to determine their potential use as bridge bearings, where it is proposed that FREI could provide an alternative to unreinforced and steel reinforced elastomeric bridge bearings. FREI offer several potential advantages for bridge applications relative to SREI, including compactness due to thinner reinforcement layers, ease of installation, greater rotational tolerances, and ease of manufacture. Recently, FREI have been installed under two highway bridges along a 400 series highway where previous unreinforced elastomeric bearings had to be replaced. Data has been collected from a bridge monitoring program of the installed FREI and field visits have been conducted to observe the condition of the bearings. The collected data was analysed and compared with design calculations, and the response of the FREI (e.g. displacement, rotation) evaluated to determine if the expected behaviour was obtained and if they are suitable for use as bridge bearings. It was found that some FREI had experienced degradation, with potential causes subsequently being investigated. It is postulated that the observed deterioration is primarily related to design limitations imposed by the geometry of the bridges, original design calculation assumptions, and installation issues. Furthermore, it was determined through comparative design calculations that the FREI should outperformed equivalent SREI in terms of rotational capacity. This paper introduces FREI, presents a brief description of the bridges and FREI installation arrangement, and describes some of the findings from inspection reports and field observations made during site visits from this unique in-situ study on FREI employed as bridge bearings.