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After I submitted my post above, I realized I had not included the pic's that I thought would help make my point.
Here they are...
These are two bridges in Portland across the Willamette River, built about the same time (1925 - 1929).
But one is and always has been an eye sore.
The other gets raves from residents and tourists alike.
There are parks beneath each bridge with grass and benches and parking.
The St John's Cathedral Park is often crowded while the Sellwood Park is usually deserted.
I contend the differences are based on history and art and religion and design, beyond just the knowledge of structural engineering.
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