📷 Photo by James Peacock on UnsplashRoseman Covered Bridge
Winterset, IA
The most famous of Madison County’s covered bridges, made widely known by the book and film The Bridges of Madison County. Reached on a gravel road.
The Roseman Covered Bridge is a wooden covered bridge from 1883, about 11 miles (18 km) west of Winterset in Madison County, Iowa. It spans the Middle River and became famous worldwide through the novel and film The Bridges of Madison County. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 and renovated in 1992.
Lonely Planet describes a quiet spot with no modern bridge or road right beside it, where you can watch the water drift slowly beneath the worn boards. An old house surrounded by gardens sells cold drinks and gifts, and has displays on the bridge's history and its role in the film. The address is 2451 Elderberry Ave, off Roseman Bridge Rd.
- Nearest town
- Winterset, IA
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 41.2769, -94.1688
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Roseman Covered Bridge?
Roseman Covered Bridge is in Winterset, IA, at GPS 41.2769, -94.1688. It is about 35 mi from Des Moines.
Can you camp near Roseman Covered Bridge?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Green Valley State Park Campground, about 16 mi away; within 25 mi there are 11 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Roseman Covered Bridge?
Roseman Covered Bridge is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Covered bridges, Dutch windmills and the Amana Colonies.
What is there to see near Roseman Covered Bridge?
Places worth a stop nearby: Holliwell Covered Bridge (9 mi), Iowa State Capitol (36 mi), Ledges State Park (52 mi) and Vermeer Windmill (66 mi).
When is the best time to visit Roseman Covered Bridge?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)