This photo posted to Facebook by the Wheeling Fire Department shows the results of the collapse on Wednesday. Video: The Collapse of the Washington Avenue Bridge FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp Steve Novotney January 9, 2026 This video has been released on social media by several Facebook members from the Wheeling area. TagsMerloIncohiocountyUpperOhioValleywashingtonavenuebridgeWestVirginiawheelingwheelingfirewheelingpoliceWVDOHWVDOYT Previous articleWheeling Scottish Rite Event Center to Host Festive Robert Burns Supper Celebrating Scottish TraditionNext articleON THE NAIL! – Three Days. Three Games. LATEST POSTS News Paving Altering Traffic Patterns on Portion of Big Wheeling Creek Road June 27, 2026 Motorists are advised to reduce speed and expect delays. News WVDOH District 6 Announces Bridge Inspections in Ohio County June 26, 2026 Ohio County, WV – A portion of WV 2, southbound, at the Ramp W Bridge, in Wheeling, at milepost 1.08, will be restricted to... News Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack to Host Third Annual Independence Day Fun Festival June 26, 2026 The event will be held in the festival area of the property’s parking lot. Load more - Advertisment - - Advertisment - - Advertisment - - Advertisment - - Advertisment - - Advertisment -