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Steinhardts Road

QLDResidential road5.2 km12 segments
6.5Sports
6.1Safety
5.2 kmTotal length
12Segments
12Grey spot segments
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Steinhardts Road is a 5 km sealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 6.7/10 for caravans with flowing corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
6.5/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.4/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.6/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.2/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
6.7/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 12 segments
Good (6-8)50%Fair (4-6)50%

Sports score IQR: 5.1 - 7.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed64%Unsealed36%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
6.1
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
7.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 12 segments
12
Grey spots

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

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
6.1/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure62%
Night driving risk66%
Wind exposure54%
Sun glare risk53%
Wildlife strike risk10%

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
4.51IRI m/km

Coverage: 17% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments
Top 24 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#96963178Asphalt0.50 km8.88.78.6#97391290Asphalt0.50 km7.67.67.6#97391289Asphalt0.50 km7.67.67.6#97391291Asphalt0.50 km7.67.67.6#96963179Asphalt0.49 km7.47.37.3#97030134Asphalt0.50 km7.37.37.2#96255199Asphalt0.50 km7.27.27.0#97391288Asphalt0.50 km7.17.17.3#96255200Asphalt0.43 km5.85.76.2#97391292Asphalt0.08 km5.35.26.0#97030138Asphalt0.17 km5.25.15.7#97030137Asphalt0.50 km5.04.85.6#97030135Asphalt0.50 km4.54.34.8#97030136Asphalt0.50 km4.44.14.7#96290111-0.14 km3.75.86.4#96290112Unpaved0.35 km2.46.04.0#97416338Unpaved0.42 km2.46.04.0#97416336Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96290092Unpaved0.04 km2.43.84.0#97416337Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96290091Unpaved0.06 km2.44.44.0#96290088Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#96290089Unpaved0.50 km2.45.34.0#96290090Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/steinhardts-road-qldRoad 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 Steinhardts Road?+

Steinhardts Road is approximately 5 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Steinhardts Road sealed?+

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

Is Steinhardts Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Steinhardts Road scores 6.4/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Steinhardts Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Steinhardts Road scores 6.7/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Steinhardts Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Steinhardts Road scores 6.6/10 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 Steinhardts Road?+

Contour has identified 12 grey spots on Steinhardts Road - 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: 24 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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