US Bridges

Dallas N. Tollway over Galleria Road

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of Lbj Frwy · Structure no. 1805709D0470006

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88,214
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Dallas N. Tollway over Galleria Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dallas N. Tollway over Galleria Road in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 88,214 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 216,130 by 2037. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDallas N. Tollway
CrossesGalleria Road
Location0.25 MI N of Lbj Frwy
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9294, -96.82126
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,214 (2020)
Projected traffic216,130 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$580,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dallas N. Tollway over Galleria Road built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dallas N. Tollway over Galleria Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Dallas N. Tollway over Galleria Road carry?

About 88,214 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dallas N. Tollway over Galleria Road?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Dallas N. Tollway over Galleria Road?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.