US Bridges

Route 656 Ramp D2 over Lickinghole Creek

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · .20 656 Wbl & .05 95 Nbl · Structure no. 000000000026366

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
801
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 656 Ramp D2 over Lickinghole Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 656 Ramp D2 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 801 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,169 by 2045. The structure is 292 ft (89.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 656 Ramp D2
CrossesLickinghole Creek
Location.20 656 Wbl & .05 95 Nbl
RouteInterstate 656
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.69087, -77.44925
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length292 ft (89.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic801 (2022)
Projected traffic1,169 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
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 D2 over Lickinghole Creek built?

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

What condition is Route 656 Ramp D2 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 D2 over Lickinghole Creek carry?

About 801 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 656 Ramp D2 over Lickinghole Creek?

The structure is 292 ft (89.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Route 656 Ramp D2 over Lickinghole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.