Finally, the southern end of Interstate 585 has a short business spur entering Spartanburg. Business Loop I-85 is only connection to Interstate 585, a spur route into Spartanburg. What is now signed as Business 85 in Spartanburg was, until 1995, I-85. Personally, I would have favored an Interstate 685 designation since the road seems to be Interstate-quality. However, the route has not caused any confusion as far as I know.
Signage is great on the route.
First off, when the new Interstate 85 Bypass was opened they added new overhead signage prior to the entrances to Business 85 at Exit 69 on the south end and Exit 77 on the north end. Also, when on Business 85 there are numerous shields designating it as Bus. I'll admit I was spoiled. I could see why all the Businesses along Business Loop I-85 in South Carolina hated the designation. Admittedly, I was angry that such a high quality road was designated almost like a surface street.