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Steve,

You've got some interesting things going on visually there, but I think the vertical wing ends are fighting the double-curves action on the bottom edge of the bridge. To keep the flow going, I'd suggest a flair on the wing ends. Keep the front corners where they are, bring the back corners in toward the center line, and connect them with a bit of a radius (or you could bring the top corners outward, which would result in a slightly wider bridge). To give yourself a quick look at how it might turn out, print a straight-on view of the bridge as it is, and place an appropriately-sized washer (or coin) over the bottom points of the wings. Try different sizes of washer. See if you like it! BTW, circle radii are great design elements!

   I just decided to change my bridge design too.

   I don't want to hijack your thread but it is somewhat similar to yours!

Here's a CAD of what I intend to do!





   

   I think your design is Awesome/Cool/ich'in!! I really like the compound radius on the top and the contour relief detail! Very Very nice!!

    No! I'm not stealing it, but I'd like too!

    Thanks for posting! Two Thumbs Up!!

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