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    District 6 Projects - Delaware County

    Cheyney Road over Branch of Chester Creek Bridge Replacement Project

    Project Status

    Step 4 of 4

    Completed

    Project Overview

    County: Delaware
    Municipality: Thornbury Township
    State Route: 4015
    Local Name: Cheyney Road
    Project Type: Bridge Replacement
    MPMS: 104879
    Construction Start: October 2025
    Proposed Construction End: January 2027
    Last Updated: October 2026

    The previous structure, built in 1931, consisted of a reinforced concrete slab with a concrete abutment and carries Cheyney Road over a branch of the Chester Creek in Thornbury Township, Delaware County. A new reinforced concrete box culvert replaced the previous structure The new culvert fits within approximately the same footprint as the previous structure, but was widened asymmetrically (toward the downstream side) to include two 4-foot shoulders.

    To connect the new structure to the approach roadway, about 284 feet of roadway reconstruction was performed on each approach.

    During construction, existing guide rail widths were removed and replaced according to current standards, with crash-worthy end treatments installed. Additional work included updating pavement markings and roadway signage.

    The new structure and Cheyney Road were reopened one month ahead of schedule on Monday, October 5, 2026.

    Construction

    Construction began on Monday, Monday, May 11, on this $829,772 project to replace the bridge that carries Cheyney Road over a branch of Chester Creek in Thornbury Township, Delaware County.

    Cheyney Road was reopened one month ahead of schedule on Monday, October 5, 2026.

    J.D. Eckman, Inc. of Atglen, Chester County, was the general contractor on this project, which is financed with 80% federal and 20% state funds.

    View of the new bridge The new bridge structure. Taken 10-5-26.

    Contact Information

    Seyi Akinlotan
    Project Manager
    oakinlotan@pa.gov

    Brad Rudolph
    Media Contact
    (610) 205-6800
    brrudolph@pa.gov

    Accessibility

    The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation or interpretation services, have special needs, or have concerns that require individual attention, please contact the Project Manager listed above.

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