Definition

Noun: A structure built to allow people to cross over an obstacle such as a road, railway, waterway, or other barrier, specifically designed for foot traffic rather than vehicles.

Usage

The term "pedestrian bridge" is used to describe the physical infrastructure. It specifies the bridge's primary and intended users. * Use it to identify the type of structure: "Take the pedestrian bridge to cross the highway safely." * Use it to discuss planning or construction: "The city council approved funding for a new pedestrian bridge over the river."

Examples

• The pedestrian bridge connecting the two campuses is covered to protect students from the rain.
• For your safety, please use the pedestrian bridge instead of trying to cross the busy intersection.
• The old railway pedestrian bridge has been repainted and is now a local landmark.

Advanced Usage

• "Elevated pedestrian bridge": Specifies a bridge that is high above the ground, often used in dense urban areas.
• In urban planning contexts, a pedestrian bridge is a key element of non-motorized transport infrastructure or active transportation networks.

Variants and Related Words

• Footbridge: A direct synonym, often used interchangeably with "pedestrian bridge," though it may sometimes imply a simpler or smaller structure.
• Overpass: A broader term for a bridge that carries a road or pathway over another feature; a "pedestrian overpass" is a type of pedestrian bridge over a road or railway.
• Skyway or Skybridge: Typically refers to an enclosed pedestrian bridge, often between buildings in a city center or hospital complex.

Synonyms

• Footbridge
• Footpath bridge
• Walkway (when referring to the bridge structure itself)

Related Phrases

• Pedestrian crossing: A general term for any designated place for pedestrians to cross a road, which can be at ground level (e.g., a crosswalk) or a grade-separated crossing (e.g., a pedestrian bridge or underpass).
• Grade-separated crossing: A technical term for crossings like pedestrian bridges or underpasses that separate pedestrian and vehicle traffic onto different levels.

Noun

1. a bridge designed for pedestrians