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Here is a page dedicated to telling the story of the Bridge Construction challenge. From I-Beam to Abutment; from research to construction, here is our journey across the rivers....

Which of these constructions will pass Mr. Piatti's design challenge - to support the weight of 10 matchbox cars (each with an extra weight added to represent the car engine) without  bowing more than one inch, or collapsing?

Erin and Charlotte's 'Black Sunshine Bridge'

Bridge Type: Suspension

David and Patricia's Cranmore Bridge

Bridge Type: Suspension

Kathryn and Mike's 'Platinum Gate' suspension bridge

Daria and Lily's 'Silver Spoon Bridge'

Bridge Type: Cable Stay

Devin and Ilana's 'Horses' Eyebrow Bridge'

Bridge Type: Cable Stay

Reyna and Callie's 'The Bridge of the Femelle'

Bridge Type: Suspension

Kevin and Hailey's 'Melahassie' bridge

Bridge Type: Lift Bridge

Leanna and Brennan's 'Bridge to the Zompire'

Bridge Type: Suspension

Alton and Ethan's Garra bridge

Bridge Type: Unknown

"Olinah" by Olivia and Hannah

Bridge Type: Unknown

The Boring Bridge, by Eric, Talia, and Jason

Bridge Type: Draw bridge