US Bridges

Route 656 Ramp E1 over RTE 95 & Lickinghole Ck

Good

Hanover County, Virginia · .20 656 Wbl & .80 95 Sbl · Structure no. 000000000026362

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
599 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,062
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 656 Ramp E1 over RTE 95 & Lickinghole Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 656 Ramp E1 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 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 5,062 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,392 by 2045. The structure is 599 ft (182.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 656 Ramp E1
CrossesRTE 95 & Lickinghole Ck
Location.20 656 Wbl & .80 95 Sbl
RouteInterstate 656
Coordinates37.69063, -77.44975
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length599 ft (182.5 m)
Longest span222 ft (67.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,062 (2022)
Projected traffic7,392 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Route 656 Ramp E1 over RTE 95 & Lickinghole Ck built?

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

What condition is Route 656 Ramp E1 over RTE 95 & Lickinghole 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 Route 656 Ramp E1 over RTE 95 & Lickinghole Ck carry?

About 5,062 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 656 Ramp E1 over RTE 95 & Lickinghole Ck?

The structure is 599 ft (182.5 m) long with a longest span of 222 ft (67.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Route 656 Ramp E1 over RTE 95 & Lickinghole Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.