You don't need to know anything about engineering to appreciate a structure like Waibaidu Bridge. Stop for a moment and take in the workmanship and creativity on display.
This modern structure in Huangpu comes recommended by travelers, so leave a spot for it on your travel itinerary. Don't think the sightseeing ends there, however. There are many more spots waiting for you to appreciate after Waibaidu Bridge. The Bund, Jing'an Temple, and Nanjing Road Shopping District are close by.