A viaduct is a specific type of bridge that consists of a series of arches, piers or columns supporting a long elevated railway or road. Typically a viaduct connects two points of roughly equal elevation, allowing direct overpass across a wide valley, road, river, or other low-lying terrain features and obstacles.

Apr 25, 2017 · A viaduct differs from a bridge in many ways since the bridge is a structure constructed solely for crossing physical hindrances like valleys, water, or road. Viaducts are a form of bridges that are interconnected in a series of small multiple spans.

Nov 24, 2017 · This is the longest concrete arch bridge of the various bridges which were built on the Florida Keys for the Florida East Coast Railway Extension.

One of the most iconic landmarks in Long Key is the Long Key Viaduct Bridge, a true marvel of engineering and a must-visit attraction for any traveler. As you step onto the bridge, you'll be greeted by a gentle sea breeze and the sound of waves crashing against the pillars.

Aug 20, 2024 · Cantilevered high over the Tarn gorge in southern France, and yawning 2,460 meters (8,070 feet) in length, the Millau Viaduct is the world’s tallest bridge, with a structural height of 336.4...

Jan 28, 2024 · Bridges span physical obstacles like rivers, connecting two points, while viaducts are long, elevated bridges, typically carrying roads or railways over valleys or other roadways.

Viaduct, type of long bridge or series of bridges, usually supported by a series of arches or on spans between tall towers. The purpose of a viaduct is to carry a road or railway over water, a valley, or another road. It was originally developed by Roman engineers.

The Millau Viaduct (French: Viaduc de Millau, IPA: [vja.dyk də mi.jo]) is a multispan cable-stayed bridge completed in 2004 across the gorge valley of the Tarn near (west of) Millau in the Aveyron department in the Occitanie Region, in Southern France.

This is a list of the world's longest bridges that are more than 3 kilometers (1.9 mi) in length sorted by their full length above land and water. The main span is the longest span without any ground support. Note: There is no standard way to measure the total length of a bridge.

Oct 15, 2024 · The largest of the Commonwealth’s Transforming Rail in Virginia (TRV) projects, Long Bridge is a $2.3 billion infrastructure improvement which will provide increased capacity for passenger rail over the Potomac River.