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Mahoning Valley Miniature Bridge Building Competition

Annual Design Build Break

Specifications
click here to SEE YOUNGSTOWN BUSINESS JOURNAL coverage of the 2024 event
The Annual Mahoning Valley Miniature Bridge Building Competition was held at Youngstown State University on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025. 

26 teams from 14 area high schools competed in the 2025 event.

To view a list of results of the 2025 competition, click the Documents Tab.

If you have any questions regarding participation or sponsorship, please contact Ariana Mostella at [email protected].
event Synopsis:  During the morning of the event, students will construct their bridges on site within the specified time according to competition specifications.  After allowing for lunch and glue drying time, the bridges will be judged to meet design criteria and then load tested until the structure fails.  The winning bridge will be chosen based on meeting the design criteria and the most efficient load carrying capacity to structure weight ratio.  Other awards will also be presented for various aspects of civil engineering.

Award Determinations (2025 Winners)

1st PLACE 40 lb. TARGET BRIDGE DESIGN -                                                 
SPRINGFIELD LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL TEAM #2

2nd PLACE MOST EFFICIENT BRIDGE DESIGN -
URSULINE HIGH SCHOOL TEAM #2

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT 40 LB TARGET BRIDGE DESIGN     
YOUNGSTOWN RAYEN EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL TEAM #1

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT EFFICIENT BRIDGE DESIGN -
URSULINE HIGH SCHOOL TEAM #1

WADE HARVEY DESIGN AWARD -
URSULINE HIGH SCHOOL TEAM #2

RICHARD MARSICO AESTHETIC AWARD (STUDENTS’ CHOICE) -
CARDINAL MOONEY HIGH SCHOOL TEAM #1







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