The main north-south artery of Santa Rosa County. Florida 87 links Milton at U.S. 90 with U.S. 98 at Navarre. The highway is overall two lanes with some upgraded four lanes segments as it traverses rural communities between the the beach areas and Interstate 10. Florida 87 doubles as a vital evacuation route for northbound traffic and continues from U.S. 90 to the state line with Alabama (transitions to Alabama 41 en route to Brewton).
Mileage: 47.13 (Source:
Original Florida Route Log compiled by Justin Cozart)
Southern Terminus - U.S. 98/Navarre
Westbound U.S. 98 at the northbound beginning of Florida 87. The southern terminus splits between two roadways, forming a "Y" type intersection with U.S. 98. The Navarre Toll Bridge (Florida Toll 399) is situated just to the east of this junction. Photo taken June of 2001.
Northern Terminus - Alabama 49/Alabama State Line
The state line of Alabama and Florida, as seen from Alabama
41 southbound. The state highway enters the Sunshine State south of the Escambia County Alabama seat of
Brewton. An end sign is posted for Alabama 41. Photo taken 08/24/02.
The first southbound Florida 87 shield, posted just past
the state line. Rolling hills adorn the landscape of Florida 87 as it makes its initial journey through
the Sunshine State. The state highway reaches the Santa Rosa County seat of Milton in 28 miles.
Photo taken 08/24/02.
Florida 87 Guide
Florida 87 Northbound
Florida 87 (Stewart Street) northbound at the western branch of Santa Rosa Couny 191 (Oliver Street) in the city of Milton. Santa Rosa County 191 splits between Oliver Street and Broad Street in Milton as it enters from Munson to the northeast. Broad Street links the county highway with U.S. 90 & Florida 87 (Caroline Street) at downtown. Photo taken 05/31/04.
