Kutz Memorial Bridge, Road bridge at Tidal Basin, United States

Kutz Memorial Bridge is a multi-span plate girder bridge designed by architect Paul Philippe Cret in 1941 and built by the Alexander & Repass Company. It carries Independence Avenue across the Tidal Basin, with pedestrian paths on both sides.

Architect Paul Philippe Cret designed the multi-span plate girder bridge in 1941, and the Alexander & Repass Company completed construction in 1943. It was named for Brigadier General Charles Willauer Kutz, Commissioner of Engineering for the District of Columbia in the first half of the 20th century. After alterations, the bridge was dedicated in 1954.

The bridge links major sections of the National Mall, allowing people to move freely between different monuments and parks in this heart of the city. It shapes how visitors and locals experience this central area.

The south sidewalk has been modified to meet accessibility standards, making it easy for all pedestrians to cross. Both sides of the bridge offer safe walking routes for those exploring the area on foot.

The bridge was designed in 1941 by architect Paul Philippe Cret and built by the Alexander & Repass Company, which finished it in 1943. It was not dedicated until 1954, after alterations, and its name honours Brigadier General Charles Willauer Kutz, the District's Commissioner of Engineering.