The route served the central portion of the city, providing access to several government buildings in the capitol district.

[2] Crossing over Musser Street, SR 520 moved into more commercial areas of the central city.

Small businesses and parking lots line each side of Stewart Street.

State Route 520 reached its northern end at the intersection of East William Street (former SR 530) in the center of Carson City, although Stewart Street continued beyond the state highway terminus.

[6] This table shows major intersections at the time SR 520 was removed from the state highway system.