Wetzel Road over Town Creek
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · 3.65 MI E JCT SR 127 · Structure no. 8132550
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wetzel Road over Town Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wetzel Road over Town Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2038. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wetzel Road over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wetzel Road over Town 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 Town Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Wetzel Road over Town Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Wetzel Road over Town Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.