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A footbridge (also a pedestrian bridge, pedestrian overpass, or pedestrian overcrossing) is a bridge designed solely for pedestrians. [1] While the primary meaning for a bridge is a structure which links "two points at a height above the ground", a footbridge can also be a lower structure, such as a boardwalk , that enables pedestrians to cross ...
By allowing pedestrians and bicycles to cross over the highway, these bridges were viewed as low-cost alternatives to intersections. In 1999, Las Vegas, Nevada began a major effort to install pedestrian bridges at major intersections along the Las Vegas Strip, to reduce traffic congestion and improve pedestrian safety. [1]
Grade-separated pedestrian and cycling routes often require modest space since they do not typically intersect with the facility (such as a highway) that they cross. However, grade-separated pedestrian crossings with steps introduce accessibility problems. Some crossings have lifts, but these can be time-consuming to use.
The Hilliard pedestrian bridge over I-270 is one of numerous planned safety improvements, including 17 new roundabouts.
This category includes bridges used solely for pedestrian purposes, and not other bridges (rail, road, etc.) that merely include a pedestrian walkway. Bridges with pedestrian lanes or levels are also included here.
Pedestrian bridges in New York (state) (1 C, 14 P) Pedestrian bridges in North Carolina (3 P) O. Pedestrian bridges in Ohio (8 P) Pedestrian bridges in Oregon (28 P) P.
An overpass, called an overbridge or flyover (for a road only) in the United Kingdom and some other Commonwealth countries, is a bridge, road, railway or similar structure that is over another road or railway. An overpass and underpass together form a grade separation. [1]
Cable-stayed bridge and Suspension bridge: 1,408 m (4,619 ft) Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, [2] Istanbul: Cantilever bridge: 549 m (Quebec bridge) 1042.6 m (Forth Bridge) Cantilever spar cable-stayed bridge: Clapper bridge: Covered bridge: Girder bridge: Continuous span girder bridge Integral bridge: Extradosed bridge: 1,920 m Arrah–Chhapra ...