Area less than one acre Built by Jones,H.P. Demolished 2002 Opened October 2004 | Built 1883
1921 (moved) Architectural style Other, covered bridge Address Winterset, IA 50273, USA Phone +1 515-462-1185 | |
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Nearest city 1.5 miles (2.4 km) east of Winterset, Iowa Similar Hogback Covered Bridge, Cutler–Donahoe Bridge, Holliwell Covered Bridge, Roseman Covered Bridge, Imes Covered Bridge | ||
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Cedar Bridge refers to two different bridges. The original Cedar Covered Bridge was built in 1883, moved in 1921, and was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The bridge was filmed in the 1995 movie The Bridges of Madison County, and destroyed by arson in 2002. The current covered Cedar Bridge was built in 2004.
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The original Cedar Covered Bridge
Cedar Covered Bridge was built in 1883 by Benton Jones at a location north of Winterset over Cedar Creek where is now crossed by U.S. 169. It was 75 feet (23 m) long. The bridge was moved in 1921 to the current location over Cedar Creek. A picture of this bridge is on the cover of the novel The Bridges of Madison County. It was renovated in 1998. It was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
This bridge was destroyed by arson on September 3, 2002. It was taken off the National Register of Historic Places on October 18, 2002.
New Cedar Covered Bridge
A replacement bridge was built to the same plans and specifications as the original and using authentic materials and techniques. It reopened during October, 2004.