Mill Basin Bridge

Mill Basin Bridge is a highway bridge made of reinforced concrete and steel that spans across the Mill Basin inlet in southeastern Brooklyn. The structure carries traffic from the Belt Parkway and includes lanes for vehicles as well as paths for pedestrians and cyclists.

The original drawbridge was built in 1940 and demolished in 2015 to make way for a new structure. Reconstruction finished in 2019, creating a fixed span at a higher elevation that eliminated the need for mechanical opening and closing operations.

The bridge represents an engineering advancement in New York City's infrastructure, replacing mechanical drawbridge operations with a fixed span design.

The bridge provides 18 meters (60 feet) of clearance above water level, ensuring uninterrupted passage without time-consuming closures. This makes crossing predictable and reliable for daily commuters.

The bridge is part of a larger cycling and pedestrian network that connects the area to the Jamaica Bay Greenway. This integration means the crossing serves both commuters and people seeking recreational routes through the waterfront.