Wetzel Road over Hoaglin Creek
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · .25 Mile E.Of U.S. 127 · Structure no. 8132437
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 105
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wetzel Road over Hoaglin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wetzel Road over Hoaglin Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wetzel Road over Hoaglin Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wetzel Road over Hoaglin Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Wetzel Road over Hoaglin Creek carry?
About 105 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Wetzel Road over Hoaglin Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Wetzel Road over Hoaglin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.