US Bridges

N Galloway Ave over IH 635

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 180570237402073

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
455 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,830
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Galloway Ave over IH 635 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Galloway Ave over IH 635 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 9,830 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2031. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesN Galloway Ave
CrossesIH 635
Location0.6 MI N of IH 30
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83246, -96.63216
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length455 ft (138.7 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,830 (2019)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$68,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Galloway Ave over IH 635 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Galloway Ave over IH 635 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does N Galloway Ave over IH 635 carry?

About 9,830 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is N Galloway Ave over IH 635?

The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns N Galloway Ave over IH 635?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.