The Veterans Memorial Bridge, commonly called the Orange Avenue Bridge, spans the Halifax River and Intracoastal Waterway in Daytona Beach, Florida, Volusia County, Florida. The bridge carries vehicles across two lanes of CR 4050 from Orange Avenue and Silver Beach Avenue.
History
First bridge
The first bridge at this location was built in 1899, connecting the then separate towns of Daytona and Daytona Beach.
Second bridge
Third bridge
Opened 6 August 2020, after four years of construction.
Memorial plaques
The bridge has 28 scenic overlooks, each with plaques commemorating conflicts in the military history of the United States. Each plaque includes a description of conflicts and their outcomes; the number of military personnel killed, wounded, or missing in action; a QR code linked to additional data; and a Braille plate with information.
See also
List of crossings of the Halifax River
References
Gallery
External links
Veterans Memorial Bridge and Proposed Future Memorial Plaza at Volusia County's website Veterans Memorial Bridge at WSP Global Orange Avenue Bridge at bridgehunter.com