US Bridges

Route 656 Ramp E1 over Stony Run Creek

Good

Hanover County, Virginia · .85 656 Wbl & .15 95 Sbl · Structure no. 000000000026363

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,594
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 656 Ramp E1 over Stony Run Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 656 Ramp E1 over Stony Run Creek 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 7,594 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,089 by 2045. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute 656 Ramp E1
CrossesStony Run Creek
Location.85 656 Wbl & .15 95 Sbl
RouteInterstate 656
Coordinates37.68602, -77.45392
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,594 (2022)
Projected traffic11,089 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Route 656 Ramp E1 over Stony Run Creek built?

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

What condition is Route 656 Ramp E1 over Stony Run Creek 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 Stony Run Creek carry?

About 7,594 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 656 Ramp E1 over Stony Run Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Route 656 Ramp E1 over Stony Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.