Beadle County Highway Superintendent

Hi: My name is Jerry Batien, I have been with the Beadle County Highway Department for 27 years. I was the blade operator in the north west part of Beadle county for 25 years. Following that I have been the crew foreman for the last year. I'm glad to have the privilege to work with the people of Beadle county, as the superintendent. 

I grew up in the Willow Lake area and attended Lake Area Vo-Tech School in Watertown. After graduating from Vo-Tech, I moved to Huron,and worked for the local Chevrolet dealership. I then moved to the Bonilla area and began work for the County in November of 1980. 

I have three children, they are Bryan from Spearfish, Brianna from Sioux Falls, and Brennan in the Air Force in Cheyenne Wyo. 

I Serve as an Elder in the Bonilla Presbyterian Chruch, as well as co-youth leader.

Current Highway Informational Links

Beadle County Snow removal Info

SD Driver's License Info 

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Snow Removal in Beadle County (2007)

SD Highway Patrol Info

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Beadle County Highway Map

Winter Road Reports

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Beadle County Highway Map

Beadle County Equipment

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The Highway Department

     Beadle County Highway Department is responsible for the repairs and maintenance of 218 miles of oil roads and 355.30 miles of gravel roads, for a total of 573.30 miles. Also included in repairs and maintenance are 149 bridges in Beadle County. The highway superintendent appointed by the Board of Commissioners administers this service under their direction. Beadle County Highway Department employs 19 individuals to provide this valuable service.

General Information
     Chances are your road has a gravel surface. Just a warning, during the spring thaw and extended periods of wet weather they get soft, rutted, and sloppy and muddy and at times are difficult to travel. During extended dry periods they get washboarded and are very dusty.
     As a rural resident you will want to drive on safe roads. Please report any unsafe conditions that you may encounter while traveling to your township, or the county road department. Report any downed or damage road signs, the life you save may be your own.
      As a reminder to rural Beadle County residents, please be aware of your 911 address, the township and the section number in which you live. Having this will assist us and will provide valuable time-saving info in the event of emergencies.