Historic Roseman Covered Bridge

Beautiful Bridge and Landscape. We got there in the evening, so the sunlight was perfect for pics. Just be prepared for a bunch of Asian Beetles. They were all over the bridges. For an added plus, the gift shop next to it was open. We were able to try some fine wines and get some awesome souvenirs.

The water under this one is what made it so peaceful. Of course, there is water under the others, but this one was rushing over the rock and just took you to another place. The road leading to this and other bridges should not be overlooked. How beautiful those roads lined and fields of wildflowers are.

This route and all the covered bridges is worth the drive. Plenty of room to walk around but not a lot of space to park. No longer allowing vehicles to drive across it.

Not for everyone, but this was a fun visit. It was on the movie the bridges of madison county. We chased down all 6. This was in a nice setting, back county roads. Just a nice trip back to a quieter time.

At this bridge, be sure to mind the private property. The gravel steps can offer a path down to the river for different picture angles. As for the bridge itself, it’s nice to look at and cross but mind the piles of brown on the way. I doubt it’s just dirt. And of course, there are bees too.

The Roseman Covered Bridge, constructed in 1883 by Harvey P. Jones and George K. Foster, is an iconic bridge in Madison County. This bridge gained fame from its prominent feature in the novel and film "The Bridges of Madison County" and was renovated in 1992. It is absolutely charming and has incredibly serene surroundings. Oh, and it might be haunted.

It is well maintained.it is a walking bridge now. 1 of6 of original 30 remaining. Gift shop has a number of souvenirs for the bridges

All the covered bridges are fairly close together. It would be a perfect picnic trip. All the sites are very clean and well maintained. All very accessible too.

If you remember the movie or read the book this is a great stop. The bridge is closed for vehicles which is nice for pedestrians to walk around. A beautiful well maintained bridge in a serene setting down a long dirt road. Perfect!

As an avid amateur photographer and Iowa native... How can you not make the hop, skip, and a jump down (over or up) to explore the covered bridges of Madison County...? Here's a secret. I've never seen the movie or read the book, but I did run into Clint Eastwood and his entourage back in the day (1995ish). We weren't able to get too close though. Lol The covered bridges take you back to a much simpler time. When people and cars just weren't as complicated as they are now. The construction of each one seems to be a little unique and diffent from the next. It's too bad that they have been plagued by graffiti artists, people who can't seem to leave things as they find them, and even arson over the years. If you live within a decent driving distance you can experience the bridges in all the seasons. It might sound a little silly, but as a photographer sometimes a few months can make a world of differece in your pictures...sometimes even days. While there is curb appeal to all the bridges Roseman is probably my personal favorite. The Roseman bridge location also has a nice little gift shop you can stop at to take home a momento of your visit (open May 1st through the end of October). Don't miss the shopping opportunities in downtown Winterset. Expect to get dusty, as most of the bridges are on gravel roads, and enjoy your visit!

The most remote of Madison County's six surviving covered bridges was the next to last to be built. The 104 foot long town lattice truss span was erected in 1883 by Benton Jones and George K. Foster to bridge the Middle River. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

Amazing Historical bridge in Madison County, Iowa made famous by the movie starring Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep. (Bridges of Madison County). Looks just like the movie, very romantic & beautiful. Winterset could use more signs leading to the bridge. Note: You have to travel 4 miles down a gravel road, no street signs and GPS doesn't work. We saw no brochures in the hotel, or anywhere to advertise this and the other 6 covered bridges.