MIDDLEPOINT-WETZEL
Carrying MIDDLEPOINT-WETZEL over LITTLE AUGLAIZE RIVER
1.30 MI N JCT SR 697, Van Wert, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MIDDLEPOINT-WETZEL
The MIDDLEPOINT-WETZEL bridge in Van Wert, Ohio carries MIDDLEPOINT-WETZEL over LITTLE AUGLAIZE RIVER. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 20.6 meters (68 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 584 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MIDDLEPOINT-WETZEL compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1971
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 20.6 m (68 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.3 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 584 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 8137226
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MIDDLEPOINT-WETZEL is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare MIDDLEPOINT-WETZEL against other structures in Van Wert and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for MIDDLEPOINT-WETZEL?
MIDDLEPOINT-WETZEL in Van Wert, Ohio has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MIDDLEPOINT-WETZEL inspected?
MIDDLEPOINT-WETZEL's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 584 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MIDDLEPOINT-WETZEL is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MIDDLEPOINT-WETZEL?
MIDDLEPOINT-WETZEL has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MIDDLEPOINT-WETZEL?
MIDDLEPOINT-WETZEL is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is MIDDLEPOINT-WETZEL and does age affect safety?
MIDDLEPOINT-WETZEL was built in 1971, making it 55 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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