highways and bridges

Scope Note

Number, location, and distribution of roads; character (e.g., straight, meandering); surfacing and drainage; adjuncts (e.g., culverts, bridges, causeways, tunnels, fords, ferries); highway maintenance (e.g., responsibility, techniques, special apparatus, personnel); etc.

Identifier

Broader Term

• 490 land transport

Related Terms

• 363 streets and traffic
• 487 routes
• 494 highway transport
• 501 boats