US Bridges

Relocated RTE 656 over RTE 95 & Lickinghole Ck

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 0.35 FR 623 & 0.80 to 637 · Structure no. 000000000026360

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
442 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,519
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Relocated RTE 656 over RTE 95 & Lickinghole Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Relocated RTE 656 over RTE 95 & Lickinghole Ck in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 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 29,519 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38,998 by 2045. The structure is 442 ft (134.8 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRelocated RTE 656
CrossesRTE 95 & Lickinghole Ck
Location0.35 FR 623 & 0.80 to 637
RouteCounty Highway 656
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.68806, -77.45243
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length442 ft (134.8 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,519 (2022)
Projected traffic38,998 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Relocated RTE 656 over RTE 95 & Lickinghole Ck built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Relocated RTE 656 over RTE 95 & Lickinghole Ck 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Relocated RTE 656 over RTE 95 & Lickinghole Ck carry?

About 29,519 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Relocated RTE 656 over RTE 95 & Lickinghole Ck?

The structure is 442 ft (134.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Relocated RTE 656 over RTE 95 & Lickinghole Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.