Bogoda Wooden Bridge, Wooden footbridge near Badulla, Sri Lanka

Bogoda Wooden Bridge is a wooden footway crossing the Gallanda Oya river with a roof structure and traditional construction methods. The narrow structure links two riverbanks entirely from timber.

This bridge was constructed during the Dambadeniya period in the 16th century and was an important link between Badulla and Kandy towns. It served on an ancient route that enabled trade and travel between these regions.

The bridge displays craftsmanship from the Kandy Kingdom era, with decorated wooden railings showing traditional Sri Lankan patterns and designs. Visitors notice these historical design details when crossing the structure.

The bridge stands 7 km west of Badulla, beside the Bogoda Buddhist temple, so the two are visited together. The deck is narrow, about 1.5 m wide, and the timber can be slick after rain; sturdy footwear helps. The tiled roof shelters the crossing but not the approach paths.

The bridge's wooden nails are themselves timber, so the whole span is wood joined to wood. The planks are said to have come from a single tree, and the roof tiles carry the influence of the Kingdom of Kandy. Sri Lanka Post put the bridge on a Rs. 15 stamp on 27 May 2011.