Yeongdogyo was originally situated downstream of the southern Cheonggyecheon, present Dongmyo (Sungin-dong 22), and located between Sungin-dong 234 and Sangwangsimni 748. It is an arch-shaped bridge, illustrating the traditional Daecheong style. Since the story of 'Yeong-ibyeol-dari' or 'Yeongyeong-geonnun-dari' of King Danjong, going into exile after being deprived of the throne to degrade to Nosangun, being seen leaving by the Jeongsun empress Song.

The appropriate name of 'Yeongdogyo' was given. This particular bridge saw a lot of traffic because it was the bridge to cross when traveling from Dongdaemun to Wangsimni (Ogansumun was near Dongdaemun). King Seongjong restored this bridge using stone, along with Salgojidari (bridge) (Jeongotgyo, Jeongwangyo), by mobilizing the monks. He also gave the writing of the king as 'Yeongdogyo.' Considering this, it can be seen that it was a large sized bridge with its own features. The stone bridge for this Yeongdogyo disappeared when Daewongun (King Gojong's living father) ordered for the stones to be used for restoring Gyeongbokgung (Palace) during the initial Gojong Era. After that, a wooden bridge was built. It was since swept away, so there was a time to allow people to cross the stream by placing stones onto the streambed.