Borden Ave Bridge over Dutch Kills
FairQueens County, New York · 1.1 Miles W JCT Lie & Bqe · Structure no. 000000002240410
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 169 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,360
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Borden Ave Bridge over Dutch Kills is a steel continuous movable - swing carrying Borden Ave Bridge over Dutch Kills in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 117 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 12,360 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,014 by 2041. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Borden Ave Bridge over Dutch Kills built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Borden Ave Bridge over Dutch Kills 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 2024.
How much traffic does Borden Ave Bridge over Dutch Kills carry?
About 12,360 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Borden Ave Bridge over Dutch Kills?
The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Borden Ave Bridge over Dutch Kills?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.