also: りくきょう
overpass; flyover; viaduct
A bridge-like structure carrying a road or railway over another road, railway, or obstacle. Common in urban and transportation contexts.
A new overpass was built near the station.
Cross this overpass and you'll reach the shopping street on the other side.
land bridge
Geography term: a narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses, e.g., the Isthmus of Panama. Not an everyday word.
The Isthmus of Panama is a land bridge connecting North and South America.
I crossed the overpass in front of the station and came out on the other side.
The truck couldn't pass under the overpass.
The city announced plans to build an overpass at this intersection.