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. Architect Paul Philippe Cret designed the multi-span plate girder bridge in 1941. The Alexander & Repass Company constructed the bridge, which the company completed in 1943.[1]

Kutz Memorial Bridge
Coordinates38°53′N 77°02′W
CarriesIndependence Avenue
CrossesTidal Basin
LocaleWashington, D.C., United States
Named forCharles W. Kutz
History
ArchitectPaul Philippe Cret
Constructed byAlexander & Repass Company
Construction end1943
Location

The bridge's name commemorates Brigadier General Charles Willauer Kutz, who served as Commissioner of Engineering for the District of Columbia during the first half of the 20th century. Following alterations, the bridge was dedicated in 1954.[1]

Kutz Memorial Bridge (May 2014)

References
  1. (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 (PDF) from the original on November 5, 2014. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
    (4) Bobeczko, Laura L.; Robinson, Judith H., Architectural Historians, Robinson & Associates, Inc. (July 31, 1998). "Kutz Bridge" (PDF). East and West Potomac Park Historic District: Revised National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form: National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (July 16, 1999): Continuation Sheet 7.26. United States Department of the Interior: National Park Service. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 25, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

38°53′13.0″N 77°02′21.5″W

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