bridge railing

Crossing edge barrier

A bridge railing is the protective barrier along the edge of a bridge, designed to prevent vehicles or pedestrians from falling off.

Bridge railings vary from simple metal guardrails on highway overpasses to ornate stone or iron balustrades on historic spans: She leaned against the bridge railing and watched the river below.

Related

safety · impact resistance · fence · pedestrian safety · protection · post · bracket · capstone · structural integrity · beam · fastener · baseplate · panel · scenic overlook · lookout point · photo spot · love lock · jumping off point

Opposites
bridge component function

bridge railingbridge deck

Span's travel surface

roadway · bridge span · pedestrian walkway · span

barrier vs. opening

bridge railinggap

Unfilled space between

drop-off · void · precipice

Family

bridge, railing, bridges, bridged, bridging, rail, rails, railed, railings

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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G