Bessemer Street

QLDResidential road0.4 km4 segments

4.3Sports

8.4Safety

0.4 kmTotal length

4Segments

Bessemer Street is a 400 m sealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 5.5/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

4.3/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

4.1/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

4.7/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

2.7/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.5/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 4 segments

Fair (4-6)100%

Sports score IQR: 4.3 - 4.7

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

0.0

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classResidential road

3.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

2.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Wet riskModerate

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.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

Wet road exposure25%

Night driving risk40%

Wind exposure48%

Sun glare risk99%

Wildlife strike risk11%

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

4.41IRI m/km

Coverage: 25% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments

Top 6 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#150476113Asphalt0.26 km5.65.55.7 #150476114Asphalt0.01 km4.34.14.7 #150476115Asphalt0.01 km4.34.14.7 #150476116Asphalt0.12 km4.34.14.7 #150720460Paved0.01 km3.65.36.5 #150720459Paved0.50 km3.24.85.8

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/bessemer-street-qld-2Road aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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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 Bessemer Street?+

Bessemer Street is approximately 400 m long.

Is Bessemer Street sealed?+

Yes. Bessemer Street is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Bessemer Street good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Bessemer Street scores 4.1/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Bessemer Street in a caravan?+

With care. Bessemer Street scores 5.5/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

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Road data last updated: 11 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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