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Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT
OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We have
issued our reports dated March 15, 2010, with respect to the consolidated
financial statements and internal control over financial reporting included in
the Annual Report of Sterling Construction Company, Inc. on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2009. We hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference of said reports in the Registration Statement of Sterling Construction
Company, Inc. on Form S-3 (File no. 333-152371, effective August 4, 2008) and
Forms S-8 (File No. 33-83038, effective August 18, 1994, File
No. 33-83040, effective August 18, 1994, File No. 333-88224, effective
May 14, 2002, File No. 333-88228, effective May 14, 2002, File
No. 333-135666, effective July 10, 2006, and File No. 333-152371, effective
August 4, 2008).
/S/ GRANT
THORNTON LLP
Houston,
Texas
March 15,
2010
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