overhead crossing

overhead crossing
A highway elevated and crossing over a railroad track, thereby avoiding a grade crossing. One railroad elevated and crossing above another railroad. 44 Am J1st RR § 286. A highway elevated and crossing over another highway, common in modern highway systems.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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