Heartland high schoolers take top spots in MoDOTâs 17th Annual Bridge Building Competition MoDOT bridge bulding (Source: Long, James) By Ashley Smith | December 10, 2020 at 3:33 PM CST - Updated December 10 at 3:33 PM
SIKESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - High schoolers from the Heartland area have taken the top spots in MoDOTâs 17th Annual Bridge Building Competition.
The competition challenges high school juniors and seniors to design and create the most efficient model bridge using just 30 pieces of balsa wood, thread and glue.
Chaffee, Oak Ridge, and Ste. Genevieve High Schools received first, second and third place for best overall performance, respectively.