SR 87 was designated in 1924 from Casa Grande to Mesa. In 1927, it was rerouted to end in Eloy, and the old route was renumbered AZ 187. In 1959, it extended to Strawberry Junction. In 1967, it extended north over State Route 65 to its current terminus. By 1983, almost half of the Beeline Highway, between Mesa and Payson, had already been widened to either three or four lanes; in 1989, work began to convert the entire highway to four lanes, and was completed in 2001. Notable destinations along SR 87 include the Mogollon Rim and Tonto Natural Bridge. Gallery Major intersections References External links SR 87 at Arizona Roads 087 1087 Transportation in Chandler, Arizona Transportation in Pinal County, Arizona Transportation in Maricopa County, Arizona Transportation in Gila County, Arizona Transportation in Coconino County, Arizona Transportation in Navajo County, Arizona