Definitions
- Referring to a bridge or elevated roadway that passes over other roads or intersections. - Talking about a structure designed to alleviate traffic congestion by allowing vehicles to bypass busy areas. - Describing a type of overpass that is typically used for high-speed highways or expressways.
- Referring to a long bridge-like structure that carries a road or railway over a valley, river, or other obstacle. - Talking about a type of elevated structure that is often made up of multiple arches or spans. - Describing a structure that is typically used for railways or light rail systems.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are elevated structures that allow for transportation over obstacles.
- 2Both can be used for roads or railways.
- 3Both are designed to improve transportation efficiency.
- 4Both are large-scale engineering projects.
- 5Both can be visually impressive structures.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Flyovers are designed to alleviate traffic congestion while viaducts are designed to cross natural obstacles like valleys or rivers.
- 2Design: Flyovers are typically straight and flat while viaducts may have multiple arches or spans.
- 3Materials: Flyovers are often made of concrete or steel while viaducts may use stone or brick.
- 4Location: Flyovers are often found in urban areas while viaducts may be found in rural or mountainous areas.
- 5Usage: Flyovers are typically used for high-speed highways or expressways while viaducts are often used for railways or light rail systems.
Remember this!
Flyover and viaduct are both elevated structures that allow for transportation over obstacles. However, the difference between flyover and viaduct is their purpose, design, materials, location, and usage. A flyover is designed to alleviate traffic congestion in urban areas and is typically straight and flat, while a viaduct is designed to cross natural obstacles like valleys or rivers and may have multiple arches or spans. Flyovers are often made of concrete or steel and are used for high-speed highways or expressways, while viaducts may use stone or brick and are often used for railways or light rail systems.
