BusinessAugust 23, 2026
superstructure
SOO-per-struk-cher
Definition
The part of a structure or building that is built on top of a foundation or base, specifically the main load-bearing framework of a bridge.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin prefix 'super-' (above) and the word 'structure,' which comes from the Latin 'structura' (a fitting together or building). It emerged in the 17th century to describe the part of a building resting upon a foundation.
In the news
The article highlights the bridge's superstructure to explain the project's technical complexity, noting that it features some of the world's tallest precast segments.
Afcons Infrastructure Completes Key Segment of Maldives Bridge Project
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