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Controversy surrounding keeping large mammals in zoos has recently increased in the zoological community.

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This is the second of two articles discussing the Oregon City Bridge. The first article, ?The Oregon City Bridge, Part I,? was published in the Fall 2012 issue of Shotcrete and discussed the historical background of the bridge. This article covers the recently completed rehabilitation