Patching is rated in ft² of surface area; however, if a single patch has areas of differing severity, these areas should be measured and recorded separately. For example, a 2.5 m² (27 ft²) patch may have 1 m² (11 ft²) of medium severity and 1.5 m² (16 ft²) of low severity. These areas would be recorded separately. Any distress found in a patched area will not be recorded; however, its effect on the patch will be considered when determining the patch’s severity level. No other distresses, for example, are recorded within a patch. Even if the patch material is shoving or cracking, the area is rated only as a patch. If a large amount of pavement has been replaced, it should not be recorded as a patch but considered as new pavement, for example, replacement of a complete intersection.