US Bridges

Rt 656 over Ramp E1 & Stony Run Ck

Good

Hanover County, Virginia · 0.20 FR 782 & 1.00 to 637 · Structure no. 000000000026361

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
649 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
22,826
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 656 over Ramp E1 & Stony Run Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 656 over Ramp E1 & Stony Run 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,826 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30,926 by 2045. The structure is 649 ft (197.8 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRt 656
CrossesRamp E1 & Stony Run Ck
Location0.20 FR 782 & 1.00 to 637
RouteCounty Highway 656
Coordinates37.68749, -77.45679
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length649 ft (197.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.3 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,826 (2022)
Projected traffic30,926 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Rt 656 over Ramp E1 & Stony Run Ck built?

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

What condition is Rt 656 over Ramp E1 & Stony Run Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Rt 656 over Ramp E1 & Stony Run Ck carry?

About 22,826 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rt 656 over Ramp E1 & Stony Run Ck?

The structure is 649 ft (197.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 656 over Ramp E1 & Stony Run Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.