Comment by hn_throwaway_99

I understand the point being made, and it's a valid one. My point, though, is along the lines of "engineers/tech-minded folk often miss the bigger picture". Yes, from an engineering perspective, it doesn't matter a whole lot how far the bottom of the valley floor is from the bridge (though I'm sure it matters some during construction).

But the "user experience" of someone driving over the bridge is vastly different, to the point where I know specifically of some people who wouldn't be willing to drive over it, and it's not "hyperbole" to point out how high this bridge is compared to the ground below.