viaduct

noun

via·​duct ˈvī-ə-ˌdəkt 

: a long elevated roadway usually consisting of a series of short spans supported on arches, piers, or columns

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Examples of viaduct in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The community is upset with Amtrak's plans to build a 24/7 maintenance facility on the existing railroad viaduct along Canal Street between 33rd and 35th streets. — Jermont Terry, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

The southern portion of the viaduct has been restriped to one travel lane in each direction between West Pierce and West Canal streets, according to the city. — Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Castellucci is already in prison, serving a six-year ​sentence over another fatal incident in 2013 on a viaduct in southern Italy, and was not in court to hear the verdict. — CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Its continuous viaduct design reduces the number of level crossings while helping trains maintain high operating speeds. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin via way, road + English aqueduct

First Known Use

1816, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

viaduct

noun

via·​duct ˈvī-ə-ˌdəkt 

: a bridge for carrying a road or railroad over something (as a gorge or a highway)