Which of the following pairs lists one Appraisal item and one Inventory item correctly?

• A. Deck Geometry and Geometric Data
• B. Approach roadway Alignment and Condition
• C. Structure Type and Material and Condition
• D. Deck Geometry and Structure Type and Material

Answer: (A)

In this context, appraisal items are the elements used to judge how the bridge is performing and its condition, while inventory items are the descriptive attributes kept for asset management and records. Deck Geometry fits as an appraisal item because it relates to the deck’s layout and geometric aspects that influence condition and performance. Geometric Data is an inventory item because it stores the actual measured geometry of the deck for record-keeping and asset management. So the pair correctly combines one appraisal item with one inventory item. The other options mix items in ways that don’t align with NBIS item categories, either pairing items from the same category or using terms that aren’t standard discrete NBIS items, so they aren’t valid one-from-each pairs.