Rusten Street

ACTTertiary road0.7 km5 segments

7.2Sports

0.7 kmTotal length

5Segments

5Grey spot segments

Rusten Street is a 1 km sealed tertiary route in the ACT, Australia. It scores 8.0/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and sports cars and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

7.2/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.0/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.5/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.0/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

8.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 5 segments

Excellent (8+)40%Good (6-8)60%

Sports score IQR: 6.6 - 8.1

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

3.7

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

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

Road classTertiary road

9.0

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

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

9.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Grey spots5 of 5 segments

Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 5 segments

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for ACT. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/rusten-street-actRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Rusten%20Street&state=ACTSearch roads by name

Councils & Government

This road is part of ACT'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 Rusten Street?+

Rusten Street is approximately 1 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Rusten Street sealed?+

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

Is Rusten Street good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Rusten Street scores 7.0/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Rusten Street in a caravan?+

Yes. Rusten Street scores 8.0/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Rusten Street good for an EV?+

Yes. Rusten Street scores 7.5/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Are there any dangerous sections on Rusten Street?+

Contour has identified 5 grey spots on Rusten Street - sections where the road geometry does not match the posted speed limit. Take extra care in wet or low-visibility conditions.

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Road data last updated: 23 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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