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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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Last modified: 09-Nov-2001

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