It was built over the Middle River[1] in 1880[2] by Benton Jones.

The bridge is no longer in use, but was renovated and restored in 1995 at a cost of $225,000 ($450,000 today).

[3] It is featured in the film The Bridges of Madison County.

[2] The Holliwell Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

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