Middlepoint-Wetzel over Little Auglaize River
FairPosted for loadVan Wert County, Ohio · 1.30 MI N JCT SR 697 · Structure no. 8137226
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 68 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 584
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Middlepoint-Wetzel over Little Auglaize River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Middlepoint-Wetzel over Little Auglaize River in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 584 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 811 by 2036. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Middlepoint-Wetzel over Little Auglaize River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Middlepoint-Wetzel over Little Auglaize River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Middlepoint-Wetzel over Little Auglaize River carry?
About 584 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Middlepoint-Wetzel over Little Auglaize River?
The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Middlepoint-Wetzel over Little Auglaize River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.