viaduct

[ vahy-uh-duhkt ]

noun

1. a bridge for carrying a road, railroad, etc., over a valley or the like, consisting of a number of short spans.

viaduct

/ ˈvaɪəˌdʌkt /

noun

1. a bridge, esp for carrying a road or railway across a valley, etc, consisting of a set of arches supported by a row of piers or towers

Word History and Origins

Origin of viaduct¹

1810–20; < Latin via way + (aque)duct

Word History and Origins

Origin of viaduct¹

C19: from Latin via way + dūcere to bring, on the model of aqueduct

Example Sentences

Nearly half a million tourists visited the viaduct in the first 10 months of 2023, according to National Trust Scotland.

From BBC

National Highways said two of the four northbound lanes remained closed on the viaduct, between junctions 20 and 21, and warned drivers to allow extra time.

From BBC

Network Rail, which owns the site, said that meant the 183-year-old viaduct was no longer "as it was" and was in need of protection.

From BBC

Since the fire, Caltrans said, it has implemented new oversight measures and imposed stricter requirements for prospective tenants of so-called airspace properties, often located under freeway viaducts.

From Los Angeles Times

In the past, fans made their way to the viaduct by crossing a busy road, but locals say it’s dangerous.

From BBC

Related Words

• overpass