Highway Department

McCook County Highway DepartmentNew Grader
331 W. Norton
Salem, SD  57058

Highway Superintendent: Travis Raap
Email:  travis.raap@mccookcountysd.com
Travis Raap has been with the Highway Department since May 2003. Travis was Lead Equipment Operator and appointed Highway Superintendent May 2023. 

Highway Office Manager: Old GraderVal Krempges
Email: val.krempges@mccookcountysd.com
Val  has served as Office Manager for the Highway Department since June 2022. 

Operations Supervisor: Dylan Warren
Dylan Warren was previously the Lead Equipment Operator for the Highway Department. 

Auto/Diesel Technician:  
 

Contact
Phone: (605) 425-2731
 

Office Hours:
Jan 1st to Feb 28th -7:30am-4:00pm
March 1st to Dec. 31st - 7:00am-4:30pm

The McCook County Highway Department is responsible for 285 miles of road and 69 bridges.  In addition to routine repair and maintenance, this responsibility includes snow removal operations and major reconstruction projects.  The Highway Superintendent administers this service with a workforce of 9 employees under the direction of the McCook County Board of Commissioners.