About us
What We Do
Every year, the ASCE/AISC Student Steel Bridge Competition challenges students to expand upon their classroom experiences by designing, fabricating, and assembling a 1:10 scale model steel bridge that addresses real-world design considerations such as strength, serviceability, and cost-effectiveness. At the University of Florida, we are committed to creating a bridge worthy of continuing our winning legacy. Our ambitious team manages and fabricates the entire project, gaining hands-on experience in a competitive, extracurricular design-build setting.
From concept to competition, all tasks are performed team members, including design, optimization, drawing, detailing, material sourcing, fabrication, assembly, administration, and on-site competition.
Why Participate
Joining the Steel Bridge Team offers a unique chance to gain hands-on engineering experience from day one. Many freshmen on our team learn key engineering concepts by fabricating and assembling the bridge—often before they've even taken related courses. Each year, members contribute to the design and modeling of a 1:10 scale steel bridge, learning how to finalize steel sizes and understand construction methods. This experience prepares members to actively engage in the fabrication phase, where they gain practical skills in shop machinery and help make decisions for the final product.
The design-build process immerses team members in real-world engineering, fostering skills in teamwork, innovation, and professionalism. We welcome all UF students, undergraduate and graduate, from any major to join—no experience required! Stop by a meeting to see how you can be part of the team. Early involvement comes with great benefits!