Hogback Covered Bridge - Madison County - Winterset, Iowa
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Bear and LAM
N 41° 23.181 W 094° 02.882
15T E 412375 N 4582176
The Hogback Covered Bridge is located six miles northwest of Winterset. Another featured in the book and movie "The Bridges Of Madison County".
Waymark Code: WM4YNV
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 10/14/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 25

From the website. Built in 1884 by Benton Jones, it measures 97 feet, and is in its original location in a valley north of Winterset. Hogback gets its name from the limestone ridge which forms the west end of the valley. It was renovated in 1992 at a cost of $118,810.
Current Condition of Bridge: Well kept - perserved and open to foot traffic.

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Description of Covered Bridge:
Truss = Town Lattice Bridge number - 15-61-04 Length = 97 ft. (with portals = 106 ft.)


Year Built: 1884

Location (Road - City - State - Country): Hogback Bridge Road - Winterset - Madison County - Iowa - U.S.A.

Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed

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