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BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS — Eldorado, population 14,500, is located approximately 60 kilometers upstream from Registro on the Ribiera River. Because it is located farther upstream, Eldorado has less warning about major floods originating at the head of the river. It is also located near the foot of the mountains, so the river valley is very narrow there. Consequently, a major flood had recently crested about 45 feet above flood stage inundating most of the town lying between the river and the city hall. The flood washed away an important bridge that was in the process of being reconstructed at a higher level when the A&M team arrived.