Mcguinness Blvd over 11th Street 50th Avenue
FairKings County, New York · Over Newtown Creek · Structure no. 000000002240639
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 2,411 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32,023
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mcguinness Blvd over 11th Street 50th Avenue is a steel movable - bascule carrying Mcguinness Blvd over 11th Street 50th Avenue in Kings County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 71 years old, older than the New York average of 53 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 32,023 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,173 by 2041. The structure is 2,411 ft (734.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mcguinness Blvd over 11th Street 50th Avenue built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Mcguinness Blvd over 11th Street 50th Avenue 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Mcguinness Blvd over 11th Street 50th Avenue carry?
About 32,023 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mcguinness Blvd over 11th Street 50th Avenue?
The structure is 2,411 ft (734.9 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns Mcguinness Blvd over 11th Street 50th Avenue?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.