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.

If you are in the area, Heck Yeah, the Roseman Bridge! This old covered bridge is worth a visit! We are glad we drove here on a beautiful July summer day on these Iowa gravel roads to see that this piece of history has been kept and not left to fall to the elements. You can’t drive across it, but you can certainly walk across it for sure. We are certainly glad we stopped here to see this historic monument and a glimpse into the past. The gift shop was closed. Not even sure if they even open it up these days.

The back roads were great make sure you have good tires. There’s a couple ways to get there. It does say bridge close ahead, but that’s just for cars you can walk through. It was awesome. Great place to take pictures. Can’t wait to come back when it’s fall.