CONTEST UPDATES
03/02/2026 – Invites were sent to finalists, and the deadline to RSVP is 03/10/2026. Email dotwvbdb@wv.gov with any questions.
02/28/2026 – The Qualifying round has ended!
10/31/2025 – The Qualifying round has started! Register here and start uploading your designs today!
9/26/2025 – The website is live! The new 2026 Software is available. Review the 2026 Rules here.
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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. Participants must attend Finals Event and Awards in person to receive prizes.)
To view Contest Photos, Videos, Rules, Leaderboards, and Updates from previous years, please Click Here to view our Archive.
If you have any questions about the WVBDB Contest, please contact dotwvbdb@wv.gov.
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