Borden Avenue Bridge, Retractable bridge in Long Island City, Queens, United States
The Borden Avenue Bridge spans over Dutch Kills, measuring 168 feet in length and allowing vehicles to cross between Long Island City neighborhoods.
The bridge, designed by Edward Abraham Byrne and constructed in 1908, represents early twentieth-century industrial infrastructure development in New York City.
The bridge stands as one of only four remaining retractable bridges in the United States, demonstrating a specific engineering approach to urban water crossings.
Daily traffic counts reveal that more than 14,800 vehicles utilize this crossing, which provides essential connectivity for local businesses and residents.
The bridge structure moves horizontally on rails to create a passage for water vessels, although its last recorded retraction occurred in 2005.
GPS coordinates: 40.73910,-73.94270
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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