Big Blue River Bridge
Also known as NEHBS No. BU00-84
About Big Blue River Bridge
Big Blue River Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 29, 1992. The Register lists it for its engineering, at the state level. It describes its style as Pin-connected Pratt truss leg bedstead, as it does for 1 other Nebraska listings. It was listed as part of Highway Bridges in Nebraska MPS.
What it isSteel Pratt truss bridge in Butler County, Nebraska: over the Big Blue River near Surprise. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 9 MB · National Archives↗Finding Big Blue River Bridge
Twp. Rd. over Big Blue R., 1 mile southeast of Surprise, in Read Township, NE
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Big Blue River Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Big Blue River Bridge
Is Big Blue River Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 29, 1992 (Register number 92000708).
Is Big Blue River Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Nebraska has 15 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Big Blue River Bridge?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Big Blue River Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 9 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 73919521 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.