Hogback Covered Bridge

The Hogback Covered Bridge extends 106 feet across the North River, featuring a Town lattice truss design with wooden walls and steel pylons.

Built in 1884 by Harvey P. Jones and George K. Foster, this bridge represents one of six remaining covered bridges from the original nineteen in Madison County.

The structure stands as a testament to nineteenth-century American engineering methods and highlights the architectural heritage of rural Iowa communities.

Located at coordinates 41°23′11.3″N and 94°2′50.8″W, visitors can access the bridge through designated parking areas and walking paths near Douglas Township Road.

The bridge earned its name from a distinctive limestone ridge in the vicinity and received extensive rehabilitation in 1992 at a cost of 118,810 dollars.

Location: Winterset

Inception: 1884

GPS coordinates: 41.38647,-94.04744

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45