US Bridges

Route 656 Ramp A2 over Lickinghole Creek

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · .10 656 Ebl & .05 95 Nbl · Structure no. 000000000026365

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
658
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 656 Ramp A2 over Lickinghole Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 656 Ramp A2 over Lickinghole 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 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 658 vehicles a day, projected to reach 961 by 2045. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 656 Ramp A2
CrossesLickinghole Creek
Location.10 656 Ebl & .05 95 Nbl
RouteInterstate 656
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.6868, -77.45102
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic658 (2022)
Projected traffic961 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 A2 over Lickinghole Creek built?

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

What condition is Route 656 Ramp A2 over Lickinghole Creek 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 Route 656 Ramp A2 over Lickinghole Creek carry?

About 658 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 656 Ramp A2 over Lickinghole Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Route 656 Ramp A2 over Lickinghole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.