Nine Arches Bridge, Demodara, Railway bridge in Demodara, Sri Lanka
Nine stone and brick arches support this railway bridge spanning 91 meters across a deep valley between mountains covered with tea plantations.
British colonial engineers completed this transportation infrastructure in 1921 to connect the towns of Demodara and Ella through the hill country.
The bridge represents a significant example of colonial engineering heritage, combining European architectural elements with local construction techniques and materials.
Travelers can access multiple viewing points through footpaths from the nearby town of Ella to photograph trains crossing the bridge against mountain landscapes.
The structure requires no reinforced steel in its construction, relying entirely on granite blocks, cement and local bricks for its architectural stability.
Location: Uva Province
Inception: 1921
Height: 24 m
Length: 91.44 m
GPS coordinates: 6.87667,81.06111
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:42
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