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KBRA Affirms A+ Rating, Stable Outlook, to Colorado Statewide Bridge and Tunnel Enterprise Senior Infrastructure Revenue Bonds

13 Mar 2026   |   New York

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KBRA affirms the long-term rating of A+, with a Stable Outlook, to Colorado Statewide Bridge and Tunnel Enterprise Senior Infrastructure Revenue Bonds.

Key Credit Considerations

The rating was affirmed because of the following key credit considerations:

Credit Positives

  • Continued population growth is expected in the State, which will likely support growth in pledged transportation-related receipts.
  • BTE covenants to not reduce Bridge Surcharges while the IRBs are outstanding.
  • Pledged BTE Bridge Surcharge receipts have been generally steady. Further, the BTE Impact Fees and Retail Delivery Fees will automatically be indexed for inflation, enhancing the revenue stream available for debt service.

Credit Challenges

  • Lack of a debt service reserve fund, in conjunction with the IRBs being primarily secured by a third lien position on the revenue stream.

Rating Sensitivities

For Upgrade

  • Sustained trend of improved debt service coverage.

For Downgrade

  • BTE has determined that it is currently classified as an enterprise; therefore, TABOR limitations do not apply; however, the enterprise status must be determined on an annual basis which requires ongoing monitoring. If disqualified as an enterprise, BTE could face spending and revenue limitations and require voter approval for the issuance of debt.

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Methodologies

Disclosures

A description of all substantially material sources that were used to prepare the credit rating and information on the methodology(ies) (inclusive of any material models and sensitivity analyses of the relevant key rating assumptions, as applicable) used in determining the credit rating is available in the Information Disclosure Form(s) located here.

Information on the meaning of each rating category can be located here.

Further disclosures relating to this rating action are available in the Information Disclosure Form(s) referenced above. Additional information regarding KBRA policies, methodologies, rating scales and disclosures are available at www.kbra.com.

About KBRA

Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA), one of the major credit rating agencies (CRA), is a full-service CRA registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an NRSRO. Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is registered as a CRA with the European Securities and Markets Authority. Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited is registered as a CRA with the UK Financial Conduct Authority. In addition, KBRA is designated as a Designated Rating Organization (DRO) by the Ontario Securities Commission for issuers of asset-backed securities to file a short form prospectus or shelf prospectus. KBRA is also recognized as a Qualified Rating Agency by Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission and is recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a Credit Rating Provider (CRP) in the U.S.

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