viaduct

Meaning

A bridge with several spans that carries rail or road traffic over a valley or other obstacles.

Synonyms

overpass

bridge

flyover

overhead bridge

pedestrian bridge

ramp

suspension bridge

turnpike

underpass

way

temporary bridge

overland bridge

elevated road

fly-over crossing

dry bridge

open jetty

flying bridge

footbridge

Translations

viadotto

viaduc

Viadukt

viaducto

οδογέφυρα

viaduct

viaduto

Überführung

viaducte

viyadük

viaductus

viadutos

κοιλαδογέφυρα

viaeductus

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈvaɪəˌdʌkt/

Etymology

A blend of Latin via (“highway; road”) + English (aque)duct.