Here are some pages with information and resources to check out. I neither endorse or support these sites or contests. If you have additional, suggested sites to add, let me know.
West Point Bridge Design Contest - from the military academy. Uses (free) downloadable software.
Building Big - from PBS - very good.
Bridge Basics - part of Bridges and Tunnels of Allegheny County
Model Bridge Design - Has an extensive pdf document on "the 5 steps of Building a Model Bridge" (2nd edition).
Design Tips - some ideas on designing bridges.
FWG Bridge 2 Game - build and test bridges online.
Bridgecraft - online game with levels. From candystand.com.
James R. Olsen, Western Illinois University
E-mail: jr-olsen@wiu.edu
Page last updated: September 15, 2010