Bowden Road

QLDResidential road5.3 km14 segments

5.2Sports

6.4Safety

5.3 kmTotal length

14Segments

Bowden Road is a 5.3 km sealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 5.2/10 for sports cars with gently winding corners and rough surface.

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Punteggi per veicolo

5.2/10

SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna

5.1/10

MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche

5.2/10

EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia

4.5/10

4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada

5.1/10

VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido

Distribuzione qualità dei tratti

Punteggio Sport - 14 tratti

Eccellente (8+)7%Buono (6-8)14%Discreto (4-6)64%Scarso (<4)14%

IQR punteggio Sport: 4.3 - 5.5

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed45%Unsealed55%

Dettaglio del punteggio

Punteggi mediani dei componenti su tutti i tratti

Manto

3.5

Qualità mediana del manto. Asfalto liscio = 10. Chipseal = 8. Ghiaia = 5.

Tortuosità

4.4

Tortuosità mediana. Punteggi più alti significano più curve per chilometro.

Velocità

4.0

Adeguatezza del limite di velocità. Punto ideale a 60-110 km/h.

Classe stradaResidential road

3.0

Classificazione stradale. Le autostrade hanno zero. Le strade terziarie hanno 9.

Traffico

7.0

Densità di traffico stimata. Meno traffico = punteggio più alto.

Dislivello

4.0

Variazione di altitudine per chilometro. Più salita = punteggio più alto.

Road intel

Wet riskElevated

Average wet sensitivity across segments, based on surface, drainage, gradient and local rainfall.

Night riskPresent

Visibility at night across the road, weighted by lighting, tree canopy density and curves.

Wind exposureModerate

Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.

Sun glarePresent

East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.

Quando questa strada è rischiosa?

Condizioni incidenti - quota di incidenti registrati per circostanza

Incidenti su strada bagnata

Incidenti avvenuti in condizioni di bagnato

Incidenti notturni

Incidenti avvenuti dopo il buio

20%

Basato su 24 anni di registri incidenti collegati alla geometria stradale. Dettaglio incidenti (notte, bagnato, weekend): dati VIC 2012-2024. Gli altri stati mostrano solo conteggi aggregati.

Ambiente stradale

Indicatori di rischio derivati da geometria e clima

Esposizione strada bagnata53%

Rischio guida notturna47%

Esposizione al vento47%

Rischio abbagliamento solare100%

Rischio impatto fauna11%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Road roughness

NAASRA roughness index - median across segments

1.31IRI m/km

Coverage: 21% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments

Top 19 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#142614970Asphalt0.50 km8.07.97.8 #142614971Asphalt0.31 km7.57.57.6 #142176594Paved0.20 km6.46.36.7 #142614967Asphalt0.42 km6.15.96.2 #142329528-0.50 km5.55.85.2 #142329529-0.34 km5.45.55.2 #142614972Asphalt0.08 km5.45.26.0 #142614969Asphalt0.44 km5.25.05.5 #142329527-0.40 km5.25.45.0 #142176599Paved0.01 km5.04.85.8 #142614968Asphalt0.50 km4.94.75.1 #142176598Paved0.50 km4.84.55.4 #142329525-0.50 km4.75.04.4 #142329524-0.50 km4.24.34.0 #142329523-0.50 km4.04.03.9 #142329522-0.21 km3.13.13.3 #142329526-0.11 km2.93.03.0 #142696910Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0 #142696911Unpaved0.08 km2.44.44.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of QLD's road network. Contour scores every road in Australia for surface condition, curviness, grey spot classification, and 4WD track passability. If your organisation manages this road or promotes tourism in the region, this data is available via API.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Bowden Road?+

Bowden Road is approximately 5.3 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Bowden Road sealed?+

Yes. Bowden Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Bowden Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Bowden Road scores 5.1/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Bowden Road in a caravan?+

With care. Bowden Road scores 5.1/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

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Road data last updated: 26 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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