US Bridges

May Ave. (n.B.) over N. Canadian River

Fair

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma · 0.5 MI S of Reno · Structure no. 152080000000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
803 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

May Ave. (n.B.) over N. Canadian River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying May Ave. (n.B.) over N. Canadian River in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 65 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,920 by 2042. The structure is 803 ft (244.8 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesMay Ave. (n.B.)
CrossesN. Canadian River
Location0.5 MI S of Reno
RouteCity Street 9301
Coordinates35.45906, -97.56541
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length803 ft (244.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2022)
Projected traffic9,920 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was May Ave. (n.B.) over N. Canadian River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is May Ave. (n.B.) over N. Canadian 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 May Ave. (n.B.) over N. Canadian River carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is May Ave. (n.B.) over N. Canadian River?

The structure is 803 ft (244.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns May Ave. (n.B.) over N. Canadian River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.