Rebuilding Steel Bridge at WSU

After several years of inactivity, Steel Bridge at Washington State University is returning to competition. Our student-led team is preparing for the 2027 American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Student Steel Bridge Competition, with the goal of rebuilding a program that provides valuable hands-on engineering experience for WSU students.

Each year, the competition challenges university teams to design, analyze, fabricate, assemble, and test a model bridge made entirely of steel. These bridges are approximately 20 feet long and must support 2,500 pounds. Throughout the process, students gain practical experience in structural design, welding, metal fabrication, teamwork, and problem-solving while applying concepts learned in the classroom.

WSU has a strong history in this competition, including four Pacific Northwest regional championships and six consecutive national competition appearances from 2009 to 2014. We hope to build on that history by reestablishing a successful and sustainable team that students can continue to participate in for years to come.

Donations through CougStarter will help us purchase steel and fabrication materials, safety equipment, and bridge-assembly tools, as well as cover travel and transportation expenses for the 2027 Pacific Northwest regional competition. These resources are essential as we prepare to design, build, and compete with our first bridge since the club's return.

Our goals extend beyond this year's competition. We want to provide current and future WSU students with opportunities to develop practical engineering skills, work collaboratively on a challenging project, and represent the university through a nationwide engineering competition.

We appreciate your support as we work to bring Steel Bridge back to WSU. Thank you, and Go Cougs!