Definitions
- Referring to a bridge that goes over a road or railway track. - Talking about a pedestrian bridge that allows people to cross over a busy street. - Describing a bridge that is built over a river or valley.
- Referring to a long bridge with multiple arches or spans that carries a road or railway over a valley or other obstacles. - Talking about a bridge that is supported by several piers or columns. - Describing a large and impressive bridge that is often used for transportation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both overbridge and viaduct are man-made structures that allow people or vehicles to cross over an obstacle.
- 2Both can be used for transportation purposes.
- 3Both can be made of various materials such as concrete, steel, or stone.
- 4Both require engineering and construction skills to build.
- 5Both can be impressive feats of architecture and design.
What is the difference?
- 1Size: Viaducts are generally larger and longer than overbridges.
- 2Purpose: Viaducts are usually built to carry roads or railways over valleys or other obstacles, while overbridges are typically built to allow pedestrians or vehicles to cross over a road or railway track.
- 3Design: Viaducts often have multiple arches or spans supported by several piers or columns, while overbridges usually have a single span or arch.
- 4Location: Viaducts are often located in rural or mountainous areas, while overbridges are more commonly found in urban areas.
- 5Usage: Viaducts are more commonly used for transportation purposes, while overbridges are often used for pedestrian or vehicle access.
Remember this!
Overbridge and viaduct are both man-made structures that allow people or vehicles to cross over an obstacle. However, the difference between them lies in their size, purpose, design, location, and usage. Viaducts are generally larger and longer, designed to carry roads or railways over valleys or other obstacles, while overbridges are smaller and typically used for pedestrian or vehicle access over a road or railway track.
