Passage

The bridge is 120 years old and carries thousands of vehicles each day. In my view, preserving it is more important than replacing it with a modern structure.

Question

Which statement is the author's opinion?

Answer

Preserving the bridge is more important than replacing it.

Solution

1. The bridge's age and traffic use are verifiable facts.
2. 'In my view' explicitly signals a personal judgment.
3. The preservation claim is therefore the opinion.