Port Orange Causeway

Port Orange Causeway is a road bridge spanning the Halifax River and Intracoastal Waterway with four lanes for vehicle traffic. An adjacent park provides boat launch areas, fishing piers, and picnic facilities for those wanting to stop and spend time outdoors.

A wooden crossing built in 1906 was destroyed by a hurricane in 1932, leaving the community without a bridge for nearly two decades. A replacement with drawbridge capability opened in 1951 to restore the vital connection.

The causeway serves as a gathering point where locals cross between mainland and coastal areas, connecting their daily routines and recreational interests. Fishing spots and picnic grounds along its edges are places where community members spend time together outdoors.

The bridge offers a straightforward crossing with clear lane markings for safe driving over water. The waterside park facilities are easy to access and provide ample parking and space for recreational activities.

The current structure maintains sufficient clearance above water to allow larger boats to pass underneath without interruption. This contrasts with its predecessor, which required drawbridge operations that stopped vehicle traffic regularly.

Location: Florida

Inception: 1990

GPS coordinates: 29.14810,-80.97560

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:40