Viaduct

/ˈvaɪədʌkt/
noun

A long bridge like structure, usually for roads or railways, that crosses over a valley or other low areas.

The train was crossing a large viaduct when we entered the mountains.
Visual representation of "viaduct" - A long bridge like structure, usually for roads or railways, that crosses over a valley or other low areas

Often appears as...

  • railway viaduct
  • road viaduct
noun

A long bridge like structure, usually for roads or railways, that crosses over a valley or other low areas.

The train was crossing a large viaduct when we entered the mountains.
Visual representation of "viaduct" - A long bridge like structure, usually for roads or railways, that crosses over a valley or other low areas

Often appears as...

  • railway viaduct
  • road viaduct
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Physical Scale

Viaducts are large and often impressive structures designed to cross expansive areas.

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The valley was spanned by an ancient Roman viaduct.
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Engineering Marvel

Viaducts are considered feats of engineering, showcasing human ability to overcome natural obstacles.

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We marveled at the viaduct, a testament to engineering prowess.
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Not a Typical Bridge

While both bridges and viaducts cross over spaces, viaducts usually consist of multiple spans and supports.

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Unlike a single-span bridge, the viaduct had several arches.
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Physical Scale

Viaducts are large and often impressive structures designed to cross expansive areas.

Illustration for Physical Scale
The valley was spanned by an ancient Roman viaduct.
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Engineering Marvel

Viaducts are considered feats of engineering, showcasing human ability to overcome natural obstacles.

Illustration for Engineering Marvel
We marveled at the viaduct, a testament to engineering prowess.
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Not a Typical Bridge

While both bridges and viaducts cross over spaces, viaducts usually consist of multiple spans and supports.

Illustration for Not a Typical Bridge
Unlike a single-span bridge, the viaduct had several arches.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Scale

Viaducts are large and often impressive structures designed to cross expansive areas.

Illustration for Physical Scale
The valley was spanned by an ancient Roman viaduct.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Engineering Marvel

Viaducts are considered feats of engineering, showcasing human ability to overcome natural obstacles.

Illustration for Engineering Marvel
We marveled at the viaduct, a testament to engineering prowess.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not a Typical Bridge

While both bridges and viaducts cross over spaces, viaducts usually consist of multiple spans and supports.

Illustration for Not a Typical Bridge
Unlike a single-span bridge, the viaduct had several arches.
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Amanda Burden: How...

honestly, when I went up on that old viaduct, I fell in love the way you fall in love with a person, honestly. And when I was appointed, saving the first two sections of the High Line from demolition became my first priority and my most important project.

Video examples

Amanda Burden: How...

honestly, when I went up on that old viaduct, I fell in love the way you fall in love with a person, honestly. And when I was appointed, saving the first two sections of the High Line from demolition became my first priority and my most important project.

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