Built in 1883, Iowa's Roseman Bridge, pictured here, was made famous by the movie Bridges of Madison County. Winterset, the county-seat community, is just minutes away from I-35 and I-80 and has still managed to retained its quaint home-town feel and typical town-square charm. Winterset is also a good starting point for local bridge information and directions.
     Winterset's annual covered bridge festival, held the second weekend in October, usually coincides with the arrival of Iowa's fall colors. The Roseman Bridge, one of six remaining bridges on the tour, was refurbished in 1992. The 107 foot spans crosses Madison County's Middle River. Its unusual, almost flat roof is only seen on two other of the county's bridges.