陸橋

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 陸橋(りっきょう) denotes a bridge passing over a road, railway, or similar route. Its reading has a small っ before きょう.
• Basic usage: The examples describe an overpass used to reach the other side of a station and look down at the tracks.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Broader than 歩道橋
  • 歩道橋(ほどうきょう) specifically means a pedestrian overpass. 陸橋 is broader and can also refer to bridges carrying roads or railways across other routes.