Interstate 585 (I-585), South Carolina

[CarolinaPaladin]

Interstate 585 is spur route of Interstate 85 in South Carolina connecting Spartanburg.  It duplexes with United States Highway 176.

California Avenue

The California Avenue (SR-42-124) overpass was struck by a semi-tractor carrying a load above the maximum height allowed.  A section of the bridge was taken out upon impact.  Interstate 585 temporarily closed for crews to remove the bridge.  Interstate 585 has reopened.  Detours have been posted for California Avenue.

The California Avenue overpass was scheduled for replacement in September.  As the bridge is out of service, replacement will begin sooner. 

Crash severely damages I-585 overpass; section of California Ave. could be closed for months (Spartanburg Herald-Journal.  2014-01-13.)
I-585 In Spartanburg Back Open After Bridge Knocked Out (WSPA (7, CBS, Spartanburg, South Carolina).  2013-01-13.)

[Alps]

On my March trip plan. I'll keep an eye out for the bridge.

[CarolinaPaladin]

California Ave Bridge Reconstruction Schedule Announced (WSPA.  2014-01-17.)

South Carolina Department of Transportation will begin accepting bids for the replacement of the California Avenue overpass bridge in April.  Construction is expected to begin in late June.

The new bridge will have a clearance of 17 feet.  The previous bridge had a clearance of 13 feet and 10 inches.

[TheStranger]

An update from when construction commenced on the replacement bridge:

http://www.wspa.com/story/25815670/two-road-closures-in-spartanburg-co

Completion date appears to be around March 2015 (based on how long the road closures will be enacted).