Kutz Memorial Bridge

The Kutz Memorial Bridge is a bridge that carries Independence Avenue across the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., in the United States. The bridge was designed by architect Paul Philippe Cret in 1941 and construction was completed by the Alexander & Repass Company in 1943. It is named after Brigadier General Charles W. Kutz, Commissioner of Engineering for D.C.,[1] and was dedicated in 1954.[2][3]

Kutz Memorial Bridge
Coordinates 38°53′N 77°02′W
CarriesIndependent Avenue
CrossesTidal Basin
LocaleWashington, D.C., United States
Named forCharles W. Kutz
History
ArchitectPaul Philippe Cret
Constructed byAlexander & Repass Company
Construction end1943

References

  1. "Memorial". Externalapps.westpointaog.org. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  2. "List of classified structures: Kutz Memorial Bridge - Res. 332". Hscl.cr.nps.gov. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved October 13, 2015.
  3. "District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites" (PDF). District of Columbia Office of Planning - Historic Preservation Office. September 30, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 5, 2014. Retrieved May 16, 2016.

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