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West Point Bridge Designer maybe? That was such a good educational tool.

YES! That was the one. Thank you.

The first one I remember playing was Pontifex[0]

Probably something like Bridge Construction Set or Bridge Builder.

I also don't remember the name, but a game like that in 8th grade or so was one of my first experiences with engineering :)

Might have been Poly Bridge! So much fun and it's available on steam.