Veterans Memorial Bridge, Concrete arch bridge across Halifax River in Daytona Beach, United States

The Veterans Memorial Bridge, also called the Orange Avenue Bridge, carries two lanes of CR 4050 across the Halifax River and Intracoastal Waterway, linking Orange Avenue and Silver Beach Avenue in Daytona Beach. The current high-rise concrete arch bridge replaced an earlier crossing and has 28 scenic overlooks along its span.

The first bridge at this site was built in 1899, linking the then separate towns of Daytona and Daytona Beach. A replacement project began in 2016 and ran for 32 months, producing the present high-rise concrete arch bridge. It carries two lanes of CR 4050 across the Halifax River via Orange Avenue and Silver Beach Avenue.

The bridge honors veterans through stationed memorials that tell stories of military service along the crossing. These stopping points serve as places for reflection and connect daily commutes to broader themes of sacrifice and patriotism.

The bridge connects the downtown area to the beachside and is straightforward to cross by car or on foot. The pathways are wide enough for comfortable walking and cycling, especially during less busy times of day.

The memorial stations along the crossing include QR codes and Braille plates that provide information about military conflicts in accessible ways. This approach makes historical information available to all visitors regardless of their abilities.