There are two bridges crossing this inlet: 1) the wood walking bridge nearest Brantingham is a remnant from the Brantingham Hotel, and 2) the concrete bridge where Cottage Road crosses the inlet. Both bridges are navigable by most motor boats, although the height is limited. At the farthest end of the Lily Pond (to the west of the base of "Shady Point") is a small concrete dam used to draw down lake levels from October to May in order to prevent shore erosion and damage to docks during the winter.