methods and structures for a composite truss structure are provided . the structure includes a web formed of a plurality of sheets of composite material , each sheet including a first face and an opposing second face and each face including a length and a width . each of the plurality of sheets are coupled to at least one other of the plurality of sheets face to face such that the length and width of each face substantially match the length and width of a face of an adjacent sheet . the plurality of sheets are formed to include an upper chord member , a lower chord member , and a plurality of web members extending therebetween . the structure also includes at least a first flange plate coupled to the web proximate an outer periphery of the web .