Oregon coast bridges.
One could imagine visiting cathedrals.
More than just pragmatism, a bridge can be celebration.  Photos from 1987 trip.

Many of Oregon's bridges were designed by
Conde Balcom McCullough in the 1920s and 30s.

Underside at Newport.

Highway 101 crossing at Florence.

Photos by region, by subject, contact.
My 2003 west coast bike trip