US Bridges

Hollow Tree Rdg RD over Interstate 95

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Between Exit 9 and 10 · Structure no. 00041

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollow Tree Rdg RD over Interstate 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hollow Tree Rdg RD over Interstate 95 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 67 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,606 by 2043. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHollow Tree Rdg RD
CrossesInterstate 95
LocationBetween Exit 9 and 10
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.06827, -73.49951
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic4,606 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hollow Tree Rdg RD over Interstate 95 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Hollow Tree Rdg RD over Interstate 95 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 Hollow Tree Rdg RD over Interstate 95 carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hollow Tree Rdg RD over Interstate 95?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Hollow Tree Rdg RD over Interstate 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.