Hollow Tree Road over Metro-North Railroad
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · W. of Noroton Heights Sta · Structure no. 03847
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Hollow Tree Road over Metro-North Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hollow Tree Road over Metro-North Railroad in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 125 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 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,606 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hollow Tree Road over Metro-North Railroad built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Hollow Tree Road over Metro-North Railroad 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Hollow Tree Road over Metro-North Railroad carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Hollow Tree Road over Metro-North Railroad?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Hollow Tree Road over Metro-North Railroad?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.