US Bridges

Galatyn Crossing over Dart Rail

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.10 Miles S of Collin Cl · Structure no. 180570004707418

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,393
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galatyn Crossing over Dart Rail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Galatyn Crossing over Dart Rail in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 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 10,393 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2038. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesGalatyn Crossing
CrossesDart Rail
Location0.10 Miles S of Collin Cl
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.98306, -96.71201
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,393 (2022)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Galatyn Crossing over Dart Rail built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Galatyn Crossing over Dart Rail 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Galatyn Crossing over Dart Rail carry?

About 10,393 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Galatyn Crossing over Dart Rail?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Galatyn Crossing over Dart Rail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.