OFFICIAL NAME:
OTHER DESIGNATION:
Dravosburg Tunnel
LOCATION:
Dravosburg / West Mifflin
USGS 7.5" Topo Quad - UTM Coordinates:
Glassport - Zone 17; 0594 4467
CARRIES:
Union RR, two tracks
BETWEEN:
-- Bettis Rd
-- Skyline Dr near Elizabeth St
UNDER:
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION / DESIGN:
vertical wall horseshoe profile, concrete lining, bored through rock
TOTAL LENGTH:
2,700 ft est
OTHER DIMENSIONS:
27 ft est wide
22 ft est high, top of rail to top of arch
13 ft est to spring line of arch
YEAR OPENED / ENGINEER:
1919
ADDITIONAL INFO:
The Union RR opened this rail line in 1920. It serves the USX Mon Valley Works and General Motors stamping plant in West Mifflin and the USX Clairton Coke Works.
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