railroad bridge

noun

: a bridge for trains
a railroad bridge

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Work on the temporary railroad bridge is expected to begin late this summer. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026 When the occasional automobile did appear, the Union Pacific station agent was fine with waving them across the railroad bridge, as long as no train was due. — Eric Moskowitz, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026 The closure will give officials time to install new beams for a railroad bridge replacement related to the Mill Creek Expressway. — Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Feb. 2026 The Allen Road Grade Separation Project will create an elevated railroad bridge for trains crossing paths with the street. — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for railroad bridge

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“Railroad bridge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/railroad%20bridge. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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