New Jersey Historic Trust Affiliated with the Department of Community Affairs

Hollow Brook Preserve Bridge

Preserve New Jersey Historic Preservation Fund
Historic Site Management Grant
Grant Award: $13,073 (2025)
Grant Recipient: Tewksbury Land Trust
County: Hunterdon
Municipality: Tewksbury Township

The Hollow Brook Preserve Bridge (aka Fairmount-Pottersville Road Bridge) is a single barrel stone arch bridge located on the former roadway of Fairmount Road E Based on the design and craftmanship, the bridge was likely built in the 4th quarter of the 19th century (1875-1899). Based on topographical maps and aerial views, the roadway appears to have been re-aligned and straightened between 1922-1930. This left the Hollow Brook Preserve Bridge abandoned. Because it was abandoned in the late 1920s, the bridge is unmodified by common roadway safety alterations that have affected other stone arch bridges in the county.

The 2025 Trust grant will help fund the preparation of a National Register nomination, condition assessment, and archaeological survey.