US Bridges

Van Dam ST Ramp over Borden Avenue

Fair

Queens County, New York · 1.2 MI NW I278 & I495 · Structure no. 00000000223021A

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,299
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Dam ST Ramp over Borden Avenue is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Van Dam ST Ramp over Borden Avenue in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 85 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 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 1,299 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,659 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Dam ST Ramp
CrossesBorden Avenue
Location1.2 MI NW I278 & I495
RouteInterstate 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.73772, -73.93463
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,299 (2020)
Projected traffic1,659 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Dam ST Ramp over Borden Avenue built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Van Dam ST Ramp over Borden 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Van Dam ST Ramp over Borden Avenue carry?

About 1,299 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Van Dam ST Ramp over Borden Avenue?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Van Dam ST Ramp over Borden Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.