Contest Coordinator: Kipp Williams, Chief Buildings
Bridges and dimensioned drawings are to be completed prior to competition day.
Load testing of the bridges is conducted on the day of the competition. There are no specific tasks or tools needed on the day of the competition.
Bridges are to be built in accordance with the bridge-building contest regulations. Be sure to review pictures in Section VI Testing (on pages 3 and 4) of the contest regulations to understand the rod and loading block physical requirements used for loading. Include the contestant’s entry number, which is assigned during registration, on the drawing and bridge to identify for testing.
Bridges are to be checked-in at the bridge building competition site/booth between 8 am-10 am Friday morning.
No changes for 2026.