US Bridges

Galloway Ave over US 80

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570009502085

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,475
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galloway Ave over US 80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Galloway Ave over US 80 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 70 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 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 15,475 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,111 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGalloway Ave
CrossesUS 80
Location0.80 MI E of IH 635
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79236, -96.61202
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,475 (2019)
Projected traffic33,111 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$661,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Galloway Ave over US 80 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Galloway Ave over US 80 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Galloway Ave over US 80 carry?

About 15,475 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Galloway Ave over US 80?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Galloway Ave over US 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.