Tag:bridge=viaduct

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A long rail, road, or other bridge made up of many short spans. Show/edit corresponding data item.
Group: bridges
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should not be used on nodesmay be used on waysmay be used on areas (and multipolygon relations)may be used on relations
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A [W] viaduct is a bridge composed of several small spans for crossing a valley or a gorge. They are also employed on elevated highways or railways through urban areas, where land is severely lacking.

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Examples

  • Viaduct of Tren a las Nubes in Salta Province, Argentina.
    Viaduct of Tren a las Nubes in Salta Province, Argentina.
  • A derelict viaduct known as Lobb Ghyll, built by the Midland Railway in 1888 to connect Ilkley and Skipton.
    A derelict viaduct known as Lobb Ghyll, built by the Midland Railway in 1888 to connect Ilkley and Skipton.
  • The Garabit Viaduct is a steel truss arch bridge.
    The Garabit Viaduct is a steel truss arch bridge.
  • The Intercity Viaduct connects Downtown Kansas City, Missouri with downtown Kansas City, Kansas.
    The Intercity Viaduct connects Downtown Kansas City, Missouri with downtown Kansas City, Kansas.
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