Definition

Noun: A bridge where a toll is charged for crossing. A toll bridge is a structure built over a physical obstacle (like a river or road) where users must pay a fee to cross it. The toll is used for the bridge's construction, maintenance, and operation.

Usage

The term "toll bridge" is used to specify a type of bridge that is not free to use. It is typically preceded by articles like "a" or "the."

Examples

• We had to stop and pay at the toll bridge to cross the river.
• The new toll bridge has reduced traffic congestion in the city center.
• Is there an alternative route that avoids the toll bridge?

Advanced Usage

• The concept can be part of discussions on public-private partnerships or infrastructure financing, where a private entity builds and operates a toll bridge.
• Historically, many toll bridges were operated by turnpike trusts.

Variants and Related Words

• Toll road (n): A road where a toll is charged for travel.
• Tollbooth / Toll plaza (n): The booth or area where the toll is collected on a toll bridge or road.
• Toll-free (adj): Not requiring a toll payment. (Note: This is a related but opposite concept).

Synonyms

• Fee bridge
• Pay bridge

Antonyms

• Free bridge

Related Phrases

• Pay a toll: The action required to use a toll bridge.
  • You must pay a toll to cross that bridge.
• Toll charge / Toll fee: The specific amount of money required.
  • The toll charge for cars is five dollars.

Noun

1. a bridge where toll is charged for crossing