WV Bridge Design & Build Contest

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CONTEST UPDATES

11/1/2024 – The 2025 WVBDB Qualifying round has started! You can now Register and Submit bridges for this year’s contest!

4/9/24 – Finals Leaderboard has been posted!

3/4/24 – The final leaderboard for 2024 WVBDB Qualifying Round has now been posted!

West Virginia Department of Transportation

DESIGN

All West Virginia students in grades 6-12 (public, private, or homeschool) are eligible to enter the contest! Register, download the Bridge Design software, and design a bridge that passes the simulated load test. The goal is for your bridge to be as inexpensive as possible.

BUILD

The top individuals/teams will advance to the Finals, which includes both a software design & Balsa Wood building contest!

WIN!

ALL Finalists will be awarded prizes! Win even more by placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in both categories! Finalists will win between $100 and $500*

(*depending on participation)

To view Contest Photos, Videos, Rules, Leaderboards, and Updates from previous years, please Click Here to view our Archive.