The Winterset Fire Department came to the rescue. Two fire trucks pumped water into a sprinkler apparatus, and according to our guide, powdered milk was added to make the day seem overcast and gloomy. A secret two young people discover upon the death of their mother, Francesca. Of the 19 original covered bridges, only six remain. All are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Tourists often wonder why the bridges are covered.
This was ordered by the County Board of Supervisors to preserve the flooring timbers. It is much cheaper to replace the sides and roofs than the huge beams that make up the planking. A short trip through the countryside brought us to Roseman. This 107-foot bridge built in 1883, remains in its original location. It is the directions to this bridge that Robert Kincaid seeks when he stops at Francesca's house.