Model Bridge Design gives you valuable resources as a model bridge builder. Here you will find tips and advice on designing and building model bridges for maximum efficiency from Balsa, Basswood, Popsicle sticks, toothpicks, and more.

If you are new to this website or model bridges, click the Getting Started link. That page will explain how to get the most out of this website. Virtually everything you need to know about building model bridges is right here. Check out the advice on building and designing bridges, get ideas from the many photos, participate in contests, and go to other resources. You can also use the drop-down menu at the top for quick access to popular pages. Feel free to leave a comment about your experiences, or even submit pictures of a bridge you have built.

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Make Magazine: Make Bridges
Enjoy watching this video of a quickly made bridge that supports a lot of weight. It also includes video footage of the Ignite Seattle popsicle stick bridge contest....

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